Karnataka drought relief 2026: ₹5,000 to farmers, first installment ₹2,500 deposit starts. Eligibility, status check, what to do if money is not coming, clear information about second installment is here.
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On November 5, the state government took a major step regarding Karnataka Drought Relief 2026. Chief Minister D.K. will give total input subsidy of ₹5,000 to eligible farmers of drought-affected taluks. Shivakumar said that the payment of its first installment of ₹2,500 has been initiated at Vidhansouda. But it does not mean that all the farmers got money in their accounts. At this stage only the payment information of Yadgiri district is officially out. Here we have explained in simple terms who will get the money, how it will be deposited and what to do if it does not come.
Drought Relief 2026 for Karnataka Farmers
226 taluks out of 240 taluks of the state have been declared drought-prone due to severe lack of rain in this monsoon season. According to a joint survey by the Revenue, Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, crop damage was reported in about 57.93 lakh hectares, with a total loss estimated at ₹62,481.88 crore. In this context, the state government has sought assistance of ₹22,400.58 crore from the Center under the NDRF. As per the revised rates notified by the Union Home Ministry on October 26, crop loss is fixed at ₹11,000 per hectare for rainfed crop, ₹22,000 for irrigated crop and ₹30,000 for perennial crop. It should be understood that the ₹5,000 being received now is its advance form of assistance. The interim relief announced in September is being provided from the state’s own funds, without waiting for funds from the Centre. The government order regarding this was issued on October 29.
How much drought relief money will farmers get?
On November 5, the Chief Minister increased the amount from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000. It is given in two equal installments.
| installment | amount | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| First episode | ₹2,500 | Payment starts on 5th November |
| Second episode | ₹2,500 | The announcement has been made, the exact date has not been announced |
| Total | ₹5,000 | Maximum for an eligible farmer |
There is a confusion here. Although some news reported that “₹2,500 per acre”, Deputy Chief Minister G. The media reported that Parameshwar said “not per acre, but per farmer”. The current clear picture is that a maximum of ₹5,000 per farmer irrespective of the size of the land. The maximum area considered for compensation is reported to be 2 hectares as per government order; Some have written 2 acres. An official clarification on this difference is not yet available.
Some farmer organizations and opposition leaders have said that this amount is not enough. The government termed this as interim assistance and sought funds from the Center for the rest of the relief. That is, it cannot be said yet whether this is the final solution.
In addition to this, the government had informed the Assembly in September that the banks have agreed to a 12-month repayment break for KCC and agricultural loans of farmers in drought-affected taluks. Check with your bank branch how this applies to your loan.
Has ₹2,500 been deposited in the farmer’s account?
Distribution began on November 5 by paying a total of ₹17.43 crore to 1,06,462 farmers in Yadgiri district at ₹2,500 each. Around ₹1,250 crore (₹1,260 crore in some reports) has been earmarked for the first phase across the state. The government said that the payment process for the rest of the districts is in progress. The list of which district will receive the money on which day has not been published so far. So don’t worry if the money hasn’t reached your account yet.
How to check drought relief money status?
Compensation will be credited through Aadhaar based DBT. The money goes into a bank account linked to Aadhaar; That’s not to say that it’s the account you usually use. Check as:
- Make a bank passbook entry or view the bank app, mini statement or SMS. If you don’t know which account is Aadhaar linked, ask at the bank branch.
- Use State Govt DBT Karnataka Mobile App. It is an app launched with the purpose of showing the details of the Aadhaar linked account and the money received under government schemes; Its present facilities may have changed.
- Check if your details are available on Revenue Department’s solution portal parihara.karnataka.gov.in.
Here “Aadhaar seeding” means linking of bank account with Aadhaar in NPCI system. Even if Aadhaar is given to the bank, if this connection is not done, the money may go back. There have been cases in the past where government funds have been withdrawn due to transaction limits in Jandhan and Basic Savings Accounts.
Our review did not find that the government has separately published the specific steps for checking the payment status of this installment. Do not enter Aadhaar, OTP or Bank details in any unauthorized links given by anyone as the menu of the portal is changing.
Who is eligible for drought relief?
According to media reports, there is no need to file a separate application for compensation, farmers do not need to go to the office and submit a new document. Beneficiaries are identified using a combination of compensation portal, digital crop survey and FRUITS data. That means it is important that your land and crop details are correct in these documents.
The government order reportedly has 17 conditions. Only farmers whose land is included in the talukkuvar crop damage list will get compensation. Bank account should be linked to Aadhaar. There is no compensation for land acquired for irrigation scheme, land converted to non-agricultural purpose and government land. Joint account holders will get only for their registered area. Even if a farmer owns land in two-three taluks, only a maximum of 2 hectares is considered. It has also been informed that the distribution will start with the small land farmers, first the rainfed, then the irrigated and then the perennial growers. So your turn may be a bit late.
What to do if drought relief money does not come?
First find out if your district has started paying. Then check if your FRUITS ID is there and if land, aadhaar, bank details are correctly matched. Check if Aadhaar seeding is enabled in the bank and name in Aadhaar and Pahani match. During the previous flood relief, Aadhaar seeding was pending verification, which was delayed for many farmers. If there is a problem, contact the Farmer Contact Center, Tehsildar Office or Gram Panchayat officials. Carry a copy of Aadhaar, Bank Passbook, Pahani and FRUITS ID. Do not give any money to those who ask for compensation. Be wary of any person or link asking for an application fee as the government says no application is required. Retain the bank SMS received on deposit; It will be evidence for further complaint.
When will the second installment of drought relief come?
This much is confirmed: Another ₹2,500 will be given after Diwali, as the Chief Minister said; The November 5 statements said “within 15-20 days”. Still to be confirmed: Exact date and separate government order regarding it. It is also reported that as per the revised criteria, the remaining approved subsidy will be disbursed after the NDRF grant from the Centre. That money depends on the decision of the center and has no fixed time limit.
Note: This article is for information only. Newgovtjobalert.com is not a government organization, we do not verify anyone’s payment. Information based on media reports up to November 8, 2026; Contact your local Department of Revenue or Agriculture for final confirmation on eligibility and payment.
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