3 weeks ago
Karnataka Government Stands With Farmers Amid Bidar Crop Losses
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.
Nearly 95 per cent of green gram and black gram crops in Bidar were damaged due to inadequate rainfall during June and July.
Soybean and pigeon pea crops in the district suffered losses of around 50 per cent.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre visited affected villages and ordered surveys and crop-cutting experiments.
The government promised compensation for crop losses and will discuss the drought during the forthcoming Assembly session.
Rs 6 crore was sanctioned this year for drinking water measures, while the VBG-RAM-G scheme provides employment to around 30,000 people with Rs 48 crore in works.
- Who
- Eshwar Khandre, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Bidar in-charge, along with MLA Rahim Khan, Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma and district officials.
- What
- Assessment of drought-related crop damage and announcement of government relief measures including compensation, surveys and drinking water funds.
- Where
- Bidar district, Karnataka, India.
- When
- Tuesday, following inadequate rainfall during June and July; drought will be discussed in the forthcoming Assembly session.
- Why
- The failed monsoon damaged green gram, black gram, soybean and pigeon pea crops, prompting the government to step up drought relief and support 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.”
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