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Karnataka government urged to declare drought, announce relief of ₹40,000 for each farmer
The Karnataka government is being urged to declare a drought and provide ₹40,000 relief to each farmer. Sugarcane growers are seeking a waiver for crop loans obtained from nationalised, co-operative, and private banks.
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