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- A farmers' association leader in Karnataka, Narasimha Nayaka Kamalapur, has urged the state government to declare Raichur district drought-affected and provide relief to farmers.
- He said inadequate rainfall has completely damaged rabi-season crops including ragi, black gram, safflower, foxtail millet and sesame, leaving farmers with losses on their investments.
- At a press meet, he demanded loan waiver, ₹25,000 compensation per acre, doubled ration grain, free seeds for the next season, timely fertilizer supply, and revival of irrigation works including the Veerabhadreshwara lift irrigation scheme and the stalled D. Rampur unit.
What to watch next
- Whether the Karnataka government declares Raichur district drought-affected and announces compensation
- Response to demands for the Veerabhadreshwara irrigation scheme revision covering 12,630 hectares and restart of the D. Rampur lift irrigation unit
- Any action on free seed distribution and fertilizer supply for the coming rabi season
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