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- Congress leaders in Latur, Maharashtra, have asked the state government to declare the district drought-hit and provide urgent relief, citing poor rainfall and heavy damage to kharif crops like soybean after a dry spell of about one-and-a-half months.
- At a district review meeting attended by MP Shivaji Kalge, former minister Amit Deshmukh and MLC Vikram Kale, leaders sought financial aid for farmers, crop insurance compensation, expansion of the farm loan waiver scheme, fodder camps, water tankers, and payment of students' educational fees.
- Officials have been asked to prepare a crop damage report and record losses accurately.
- The state revenue minister has already said a drought-like situation has developed in 18 districts, affecting nearly half of Maharashtra's farmers, making the declaration important for unlocking relief measures.
What to watch next
- Whether the Maharashtra government declares Latur officially drought-hit after the Agriculture Department submits its crop damage report.
- Announcements of financial assistance and crop insurance compensation for affected farmers.
- Setting up of fodder camps and tanker water supply, and expansion of the farm loan waiver scheme.
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Amit Deshmukh
former minister
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“With Kharif crops severely damaged, the district is also facing the possibility of water and fodder shortages”
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…according to a release by Deshmukh. A prolonged dry spell of nearly one-and-a-half months had severely damaged soybean and other kharif crops, leaving farmers and agricultural labourers distressed, said Mr. Deshmukh. “ With Kharif crops severely damaged, the district is also facing the possibility of water and fodder shortages ,” he said. He urged the government to immediately provide financial assistance to farmers in drought-affected areas and take steps through crop insurance companies to compensate them for crop losses. He also demanded…
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Named India · Latur · Maharashtra government · Agriculture department · Amit Deshmukh · Chandrashekhar Bawankule · Congress · Shivaji Kalge · Vikram Kale
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