₹45 crore allocated to districts to tackle rural drinking water scarcity: Priyank Kharge

As summer heat escalates, particularly in North Karnataka, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Saturday directed officials at the district, taluk, and gram panchayat levels to take coordinated measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on citizens.

The Government of Karnataka has allocated ₹45 crore to districts across the State to tackle emergency water scarcity in rural areas during the peak summer months, he said, adding that funds would be utilised to ensure uninterrupted access to safe drinking water through immediate and targeted interventions, including tanker supply and the hiring of private borewells.