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, a member of Shiv Sena, has urged the Government of Maharashtra to conduct a survey and provide compensation to farmers in Marathwada region who may have suffered crop losses due to inadequate rainfall. The MP sent a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressing his concerns over the lack of rainfall in the region over the past 45 days.
He highlighted the significant drop in rainfall, with Marathwada receiving only 381 mm (77%) of the expected 498.8 mm, resulting in a 25.3% deficit. The MP emphasized that the soybean crop has dried up due to the water shortage, causing financial hardship for the farmers. He called for the revenue and agriculture departments to carry out surveys to determine the extent of the losses and provide financial aid to the eligible farmers in the affected region.
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