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- Shivamogga MP B.Y.
- Raghavendra has written to Chief Minister D.K.
- Shivakumar asking for an extension of the July 31 deadline for farmers to pay premiums under the weather-based crop insurance scheme.
- He cited a 34% average rainfall deficit in the State and 44% in Shivamogga district, which he said left farmers financially strained.
- He also noted that payments, previously possible through Common Service Centres, were this time restricted to cooperative societies or banks, and server and technical problems prevented many from completing payment.
- The scheme covers horticultural crops such as areca, pepper, ginger, and mango.
What to watch next
- Whether the Chief Minister announces an extension of the premium payment deadline
- Whether payment options are restored through Common Service Centres or technical issues are resolved
- How the rainfall deficit affects crop losses and insurance claims under the scheme
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