Bengaluru/Mysuru, Nov. 11 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday assured farmers that the state government would pay Rs 5,000 in drought relief to every eligible farmer in two instalments, asserting that there was no need for them to worry over delays in receiving the assistance.
He said the first instalment of Rs 2,500 had already been released and was reaching several farmers, while the remaining amount would be paid as promised, even if the Centre failed to release its share.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the government had worked out a formula to ensure that every eligible farmer received the stipulated assistance.
"Farmers need not have any confusion or anxiety. We have fixed a specific amount for each farme...