Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Reviews Crop Damage In Buldhana, Assures Farmers Of Relief Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday visited several villages in Buldhana district to assess crop losses caused by a prolonged dry spell and adverse weather conditions, assuring farmers that the state government would stand firmly by them and provide necessary assistance. Soybean Farmers Report Severe Crop Damage Shinde visited Kalori in Khamgaon taluka and Khadki Khamkhed,…
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde journeyed to various villages in Buldhana district on Wednesday to gauge the extent of crop losses inflicted by a prolonged dry spell and unfavorable weather conditions. He assured farmers that the state government would provide robust support and aid them through these challenging times. Shinde paid visits to Kalori in Khamgaon taluka, Khadki Khamkhed, Rohinkhed, and Takli in Motala taluka, where he conversed with farmers to gather information about the damage inflicted on their crops and the hardships they encountered.
The farmers informed Shinde that soybean and other crops had sustained significant damage, with some experiencing complete losses, as soybean pods had failed to develop grains due to the adverse weather conditions. The Deputy Chief Minister ordered the administration to expedite the process of holding panchnamas to assess crop losses.
He stated that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other ministers were also venturing into affected areas to personally assess the situation. The Deputy Chief Minister hinted that the government was keenly considering farmers' demands for crop insurance and financial assistance, given the drought-like circumstances. He stated that efforts would also be made to secure necessary assistance from the Central government for those farmers affected by the crop losses.
Shinde emphasized that farmers were receiving support through various state government and Central scheme - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. He pledged that all necessary steps would be taken to provide relief during this crisis. Shinde urged farmers not to resort to extreme measures due to their difficulties and assured assistance to a farmer who had raised an issue concerning his son's education.
The visit was attended by Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod, Labour Minister Akash Fundkar, MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, local public representatives, administrative officials, and farmers.
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