{
  "id": 9230492,
  "title": "Konkan Crop Loss Review: Maharashtra Orders Field Assessments, Insurance And NDRF Aid For Farmers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/konkan-crop-loss-review-maharashtra-orders-field-assessments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:36:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/konkan-crop-loss-review-maharashtra-orders-field-assessments-insurance-and-ndrf-aid-for-farmers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne ordered officials to conduct on-the-ground assessments of crop losses in the Konkan region, which have been exacerbated by a lack of rainfall. During a review meeting at CIDCO auditorium in CBD Belapur, Bharne stressed the importance of field-level data collection, rather than solely relying on data to understand the extent of the damage caused to paddy, ragi, and other kharif crops. He directed concerned departments to work together to provide timely assistance to affected farmers, including through crop insurance and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) norms. Agriculture Department officials were instructed to expedite crop damage assessments and record accurate field-level data for crop insurance claims processing, as per Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' instructions for the current drought-like situation. Additionally, officials were asked to address concerns related to drinking water availability and fodder requirements in rural areas, and ensure eligible farmers are informed about available government schemes. Sindhudurg's Fisheries Minister, Nitesh Rane, requested separate consideration of the district's crop situation due to its distinct geographical and agricultural conditions, as well as the impact of mango and cashew crop losses from previous years.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday directed officials to conduct field-level assessments of crop losses in Konkan caused by prolonged breaks in rainfall and ensure that farmers receive timely assistance through crop insurance, NDRF norms and various government schemes. Officials Asked To Visit Farms, Record Ground Reality Bharne was speaking at a review meeting on the crop…",
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}