With reference to the drought relief funds in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. The estimated loss due to drought in Karnataka is ₹22,400.58 crore. 2. The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms are governed by the Ministry of Finance. 3. The state requested a fund hike of ₹1,814.85 crore for drought relief. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka seeks Centre intervention to hike drought relief funds by ₹1,814.85 crore

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Growth, inflation & macro indicators· Prelims + Mains· 4 November 2026

Fiscal Federalism and disaster management: a GS3 case study on resource allocation and data-driven governance.

Why in news

The Karnataka government requested the Centre to increase drought relief funds by ₹1,814.85 crore following revised Ministry of Home Affairs norms for the State Disaster Response Fund.

Background

Karnataka requested an increase in drought relief funds from ₹20,585.73 crore to ₹22,400.58 crore. The state reported that 226 taluks were affected, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹62,481.88 crore.

Facts for Prelims

FactKarnataka requested a fund hike of ₹1,814.85 crore for drought relief.
Fact226 taluks in Karnataka were reported as affected by drought.
FactEstimated loss due to drought in Karnataka is ₹62,481.88 crore.
BodyState Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms are governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
FactFRUITS database is proposed for identifying beneficiaries of relief funds.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the drought relief funds in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

The estimated loss due to drought in Karnataka is ₹22,400.58 crore.
The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms are governed by the Ministry of Finance.
The state requested a fund hike of ₹1,814.85 crore for drought relief.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The estimated loss is ₹62,481.88 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: SDRF norms are governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in the fiscal management of disaster relief funds and the importance of data-driven identification of beneficiaries in drought-prone regions.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal constraint: Balancing state-level disaster relief requirements with Central budgetary allocations
Data integrity: Utilizing FRUITS database to minimize leakages and ensure targeted delivery to actual victims

Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Disaster Management · Targeted Delivery · Data-driven Governance · Resource Allocation

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