Drought impact: Shivamogga village bans post-marriage non-vegetarian feasts
In Harigi, a village about 30 km from Shikaripur in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, residents have decided to ban meat dishes at wedding celebrations because a severe drought is straining water supplies and harming the crops. The community says the prohibition on non‑vegetarian feasts will help conserve resources and support farmers facing shortages, as the agrarian community struggles with reduced rainfall and declining yields.