Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Karnataka Urged to Release Crop Insurance Funds for Farmers
Imagine farmers in Kalaburagi lost their crops because there wasn't enough rain.
They have insurance, but haven't received all the money they're owed.
B.R. Patil, a government official, wants the Chief Minister to give the farmers the rest of the money quickly.
Many farmers are waiting for this money to buy seeds and fertilizer for the next planting season.
Some insurance money has been given out, but a large amount is still pending due to concerns from political opponents.
The government is urged to help the farmers.
B.R. Patil urges the Chief Minister to release crop insurance funds to Kalaburagi farmers.
Farmers in Kalaburagi suffered crop losses, particularly tur, due to insufficient rainfall.
Only 38% of farmers were enrolled in the crop insurance scheme.
₹191 crore of ₹656 crore in insurance relief has been disbursed.
The remaining funds are withheld due to complaints about loss assessments.
- Who
- B.R. Patil, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Farmers
- What
- Release of crop insurance funds
- When
- As of June 2025, with the upcoming monsoon season
- Where
- Kalaburagi, Karnataka
- Why
- To aid distressed farmers and help them prepare for the new agricultural season
- District
- Kalaburagi
- Official
- B.R. Patil
- Addressed To
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Affected Season
- Kharif 2024
- Main Crop Affected
- Tur (pigeon pea)
- Total Relief Proposed
- ₹656 crore
- Amount Disbursed
- ₹191 crore