(a) whether the Government have deputed a team to study the acute drought
conditions in Karnataka during March-April 2002;
(b) if so, whether the team has submitted its report;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government of Karnataka has sought special grants;
(e) if so, the amount sought for by the State; and
(f) the amount so far released by the Union Government to tackle the drought?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): No, Sir. No Team was deputed to study the drought conditions in Karnataka
during March-April 2002.
(b) & (c): Does not arise.
(d) & (e): No Memorandum has been received from the State Government for
Central assistance in the wake of drought.
(f): 1st instalment of Central share of Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) for 2002-03
amounting to Rs.30.83 crore has been released to the State for undertaking immediate
relief measures in the wake of natural calamities including drought.