Priyank Kharge directs Kalaburagi administration to ensure adequate stock of seeds, fertilizers
The HinduWith the district recording above-normal rainfall this Kharif season, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge directed the Agriculture Department to take precautionary measures and maintain adequate stock of seeds and fertilizers and also take measures to prevent crop damage in anticipation of heavy rain this year. Recalling the huge crop loss due to the distribution of poor quality seeds to the farmers in parts of Kalaburagi, Chittapur and Kalgi taluks last year, Mr Kharge warned officials to check the quality of seeds. Appreciating the Agriculture Department officials for increasing the number of enrollment and highest crop insurance claimed by the farmers in the district during 2023-24, compared to the last three years, the Minister asked to increase the enrollment by at least 20% this year. Mr. Kharge and Mr. Patil expressed serious concern about farmer suicide cases and took officials to task for delaying releasing compensation to the bereaved families.
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