Karnataka farmer gets Re. 1 compensation for crop loss

District administration is being held responsible for the slip-up.

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A farmer from Dharwad district was shocked when he received a compensation of Re. 1 from the government for the crop loss he incurred.

Sangan Gowda, a resident of Harobelawadi village, received Rs. 1 in his account. Reports say Revenue department had credited the 'compensation' amount into his account. District administration is being held responsible for the slip-up. In April, the Centre's National Disaster Response Fund had released Rs. 1,712.1 crore for Karnataka. About 10 lakh farmers will receive compensation for the crop loss during monsoon and rabi seasons during 2016-17.

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Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters that the State government had sought Rs .4,702 crore, whereas the Centre had released only Rs 1,712.1 crore. The Centre had not released funds for drinking water and fodder for domestic animals, he added.