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Karnataka Government Stands With Farmers Amid Bidar Crop Losses

Karnataka Government Stands With Farmers Amid Bidar Crop Losses
Karnataka: Govt Stands With Farmers, Ready To Tackle Drought: Khandre · deccanchronicle.com

The rain did not come when farmers in Bidar needed it.

Because there was not enough rain in June and July, many crops got damaged.

Green gram and black gram crops were hurt the most, with nearly 95 out of every 100 plants damaged.

Soybean and pigeon pea crops also lost about half of their growth.

A government leader named Eshwar Khandre went to visit the farms and talk to the farmers.

He said the government is ready to help and farmers do not need to panic.

The government will give money to farmers for their lost crops.

It will also provide more money for drinking water and jobs to stop people from moving away.

Officials have been asked to check the damage carefully.

The government says it stands with the farmers.

Key facts

District
Bidar, Karnataka
Affected Crops
Green gram, black gram, soybean, pigeon pea
Green Gram & Black Gram Damage
Nearly 95 per cent
Soybean & Pigeon Pea Damage
Around 50 per cent
Relief Measures
Crop loss compensation, damage surveys, crop-cutting experiments
Drinking Water Funds
Rs 6 crore this year (Rs 4 crore last year)
Employment Scheme
VBG-RAM-G: ~30,000 people employed, Rs 48 crore in works
Government Action
Drought discussion in upcoming Assembly session

Quotes

Eshwar Khandre

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister for Bidar

“There is no need for farmers to panic. The government stands with them and will take steps to address their difficulties.”
deccanchronicle.com

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