New Delhi, Oct. 15 (PTI): Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday said unseasonal rains have damaged crops and the government is waiting for inputs from states to assess the extent of damage. “Definitely, crops have been damaged due to the unseasonal rains. The survey is underway and we are waiting for reports from the states to assess the extent of damage,” Tomar told reporters. Farmers are dependent on monsoon, which is unpredictable, he said, adding that despite all measures in place, cultivators are at the mercy of nature. The state governments have State Disaster Relief Funds which they can use for providing compensation to farmers. More funds from the National Disaster Relief Fund will be released after the due process of assessing the extent of damage, he said. The minimum support price (MSP) of rabi crops will be announced very soon, he added. Sowing of rabi crops, especially oilseeds and pulses, has begun across the country and about 7.34 lakh hectare
NEW DELHI, Oct 15: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday said unseasonal rains have damaged crops and the government is waiting for inputs from states to assess the extent of damage. “Definitely, crops have been damaged due to the unseasonal rains. The survey is underway and we are waiting for reports from the states to assess the extent of damage,” Tomar told reporters. Farmers are dependent on monsoon, which is unpredictable, he said, adding that despite all measures in […]
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