Karnataka drought relief: Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Rs 22400 crore for farmers facing severe crop losses across 226 drought affected taluks in the state. Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has sought Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief from the Centre, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the release of funds to farmers affected by crop losses across the state.