With reference to the drought situation in Raichur, consider the following statements: 1. The Karnataka government declared 226 taluks as drought-affected. 2. The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board approved ₹500 crore for development works. 3. The rainfall deficit in Raichur district was recorded at 49%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ajay Singh reports 226 taluks drought affected and ₹622.35 crore approved for Raichur

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 1 November 2026

Climate resilience and regional development: a GS3 case study on drought mitigation and infrastructure.

Why in news

Minister Ajay Singh reported that the Karnataka government declared 226 taluks drought-affected due to a 49% rainfall deficit in Raichur district.

Background

The Karnataka state government declared 226 taluks as drought-affected following a 49% rainfall deficit in Raichur. The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board approved ₹622.35 crore for development works in the district.

Facts for Prelims

FactRaichur district experienced a 49% rainfall deficit leading to drought declaration.
PlaceRaichur is a district in Karnataka, India.
BodyKalyana Karnataka Region Development Board is the body responsible for approving development funds in the region.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the drought situation in Raichur, consider the following statements:

The Karnataka government declared 226 taluks as drought-affected.
The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board approved ₹500 crore for development works.
The rainfall deficit in Raichur district was recorded at 49%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The board approved ₹622.35 crore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing drought-prone regions in India and the role of regional development boards in ensuring climate-resilient infrastructure.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Resource allocation: Balancing immediate drought relief with long-term irrigation infrastructure development
Institutional coordination: Role of regional boards in mitigating rainfall variability in semi-arid zones

Keywords: drought mitigation · rainfall deficit · regional development · irrigation infrastructure · climate resilience

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