Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Himachal Assembly Addresses Crop Disease Threatening Farmers
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are facing a problem: a disease is turning their paddy and maize crops yellow, causing them to lose a lot of food.
The government is aware of the issue and discussed it in the Assembly.
The problem is being caused by a type of bug called a fall armyworm.
This bug is damaging a significant amount of crops in some areas.
The government is working on ways to help the farmers who are affected.
They plan to change the rules so that farmers can get money to help them if they lose a lot of their crops.
Experts are also looking for ways to stop the bugs and prevent the problem from happening again.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly addresses yellowing disease in paddy and maize crops.
MLA Kewal Singh Pathania highlights the disease's impact on Shahpur and surrounding areas.
Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar attributes the yellowing to fall armyworm infestation.
The pest has damaged 20-50% of crops in affected regions.
Government plans to amend the Relief Manual for crop loss compensation exceeding 30%.
- Who
- MLA Kewal Singh Pathania and Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar, farmers.
- What
- Discussion and action regarding yellowing disease in crops.
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date).
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh Assembly.
- Why
- To address crop losses and provide aid to affected farmers.
Farmers
Government
Action
Farmers
Seeking immediate intervention to safeguard crops
Government
Government is taking action
- Affected Crops
- Paddy and Maize
- Cause of Yellowing
- Fall armyworm infestation
- Damage Percentage
- 20-50% in affected areas
- Government Action
- Amending Relief Manual, expert assessment
- Location of Outbreak
- Shahpur and adjoining areas in Himachal Pradesh
- Objective
- To safeguard farmers’ interests