Mysore/Mysuru: The Raitha Dasara programme, part of the Dasara festival, provided insight into the lives of farmers and was held at J.K. Grounds in the heart of the city. Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy inaugurated the three-day event.
Cheluvarayaswamy noted that the State is currently grappling with a severe drought, with 216 taluks already declared as drought-hit areas. He mentioned that the State faces various challenges and has requested a drought relief fund of Rs. 5,020 crore from the central Government.
