Updated On: 06 Aug 2026
MYSURU: Karnataka Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah participated in a drought relief and drought preparedness review meeting held in the Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency to assess the prevailing drought situation and the measures required to address it.
During the meeting, the Minister conducted a comprehensive review of the impact of the drought and directed officials to scientifically identify the affected villages and regions and submit a detailed report to the State government.
The meeting included detailed discussions on the availability of drinking water, arrangements for fodder and drinking water for livestock, farmers’ issues, crop damage, the condition of irrigation sources and other drought-related concerns.
Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah instructed officials to immediately implement all necessary precautionary measures to effectively tackle the drought situation. He emphasised that no citizen should face a shortage of drinking water or other essential services and directed officials to ensure timely intervention wherever required.
The Minister also instructed officials to ensure that all government relief measures and welfare benefits reach every eligible beneficiary without delay.
Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda, Nanjangud MLA Darshan Dhruvanarayana, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Yukesh Kumar, Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner M.K. Savitha, Tahsildar Mahesh Kumar and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthen coordination among all departments involved in drought management and to ensure that public welfare remains the top priority while implementing prompt and effective relief measures.
