Rythu Sangham urges government aid for rain-affected farmers
11 Sept 2024 12:25 PM IST
Farmers (Representational Image)
Kurnool: P. Ramachandra, the state president of Rythu Sangham, has called upon the government to provide immediate support to farmers in Kurnool district who have been severely impacted by heavy rainfall. During a press interaction in Yemmiganur on Tuesday, he emphasised the urgent need for compensation to cover the losses incurred due to damaged crops.
With widespread crop destruction and farmers facing mounting debt, Ramachandra urged the government to conduct a thorough survey of the affected areas and provide financial assistance. He proposed a compensation rate of `60,000 per acre for onion, cotton, and chili crops, and `40,000 per acre for other crops. Additionally, he requested `20,000 per acre for castor, pearl millet, and paddy crops.
AP Rythu Sangham state joint secretary Jagannatham, CPI district secretary B. Giddaiah, and other representatives were also present at the press conference.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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