Dharashiv MP pushes for crop loss survey and compensation for farmers in Marathwada region
The Marathwada region has faced a rainfall deficit since June 1. The region has so far received 381 mm (77%) average rainfall in all eight districts against the expected 498.8 mm.
Dharashiv MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, belonging to the Shiv Sena party, is urging the Maharashtra government to conduct a survey on crops that may have dried up due to insufficient rainfall. He has called for compensation and financial aid for eligible farmers in the Marathwada region. Mr. Nimbalkar has sent a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde highlighting the lack of rainfall in the region over the past 45 days.
Soybean crops have withered due to the lack of water, causing financial losses for farmers and placing them in distress. The MP emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the necessity of surveys by the revenue and agriculture departments to determine the extent of the losses. Farmers who have incurred losses and are eligible for aid should be provided with financial assistance.
The Marathwada region has experienced a rainfall deficit since June 1, with a total of 381 mm (77%) of the expected 498.8 mm rainfall across the eight districts. Dharashiv Lok Sabha constituency alone has received 25.3% less rainfall than the average. A revenue department report indicates that Dharashiv district has received 301.5 mm of rainfall, compared to the expected 403.5 mm.
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