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Pink Bollworms: Sriganganagar Farmers In Jaipur To Seek Compensation | Jaipur News
Jaipur: A group of farmers from Sriganganagar assembled in the state capital on Tuesday to raise their demand for full compensation for cotton crops damaged by pink bollworms and untimely rains.
The farmers reached the secretariat in the morning but were not allowed to hold protests there. Later, they reached the CM’s residence, where they demanded to meet the CM’s officer on special duty (OSD).
“The officials heard us but didn’t give any assurance on fulfilling our demands. There are just a few days left for the election commission to declare the model code of conduct for state polls, so whatever the government has to do has to be done within a few days,” said Amar Singh, one of the farmers who came from Sriganganagar.
The farmers then held their protest at the city’s Shaheed Smarak.They said that for the past one month they have been complaining that their cotton crops have been destroyed by pink bollworms. The untimely rains that lashed the region towards the end of September added to their woes, they said.
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The farmers reached the secretariat in the morning but were not allowed to hold protests there. Later, they reached the CM’s residence, where they demanded to meet the CM’s officer on special duty (OSD).
“The officials heard us but didn’t give any assurance on fulfilling our demands. There are just a few days left for the election commission to declare the model code of conduct for state polls, so whatever the government has to do has to be done within a few days,” said Amar Singh, one of the farmers who came from Sriganganagar.
The farmers then held their protest at the city’s Shaheed Smarak.They said that for the past one month they have been complaining that their cotton crops have been destroyed by pink bollworms. The untimely rains that lashed the region towards the end of September added to their woes, they said.
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Govt to assess crop damage caused by pink bollworms
The agriculture department in Jaipur has formed a technical team to investigate the increase in pink bollworm infestations, which have caused extensive damage to cotton, cluster beans, and grains in Sriganganagar district. Additionally, the department has requested insurance companies to assess crop damage caused by recent rainfall. In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced compensation of Rs 560 crore for six lakh farmers affected by natural disasters, and the Madras High Court has asked for the extension of the crop insurance scheme in the state.
The agriculture department in Jaipur has formed a technical team to investigate the increase in pink bollworm infestations, which have caused extensive damage to cotton, cluster beans, and grains in Sriganganagar district. Additionally, the department has requested insurance companies to assess crop damage caused by recent rainfall. In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced compensation of Rs 560 crore for six lakh farmers affected by natural disasters, and the Madras High Court has asked for the extension of the crop insurance scheme in the state.
Bommai demands release of compensation to farmers
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai has called on the state government to provide compensation to farmers affected by drought in Karnataka. He criticized the government for not taking immediate action and highlighted the double compensation given to flood victims when the BJP was in power. Bommai also expressed support for the agitation over the Cauvery Water dispute and criticized the government’s handling of the issue. He emphasized the need to address drinking water shortages and expressed concern about the Congress party gaining popularity due to the government’s lack of charisma.
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai has called on the state government to provide compensation to farmers affected by drought in Karnataka. He criticized the government for not taking immediate action and highlighted the double compensation given to flood victims when the BJP was in power. Bommai also expressed support for the agitation over the Cauvery Water dispute and criticized the government’s handling of the issue. He emphasized the need to address drinking water shortages and expressed concern about the Congress party gaining popularity due to the government’s lack of charisma.
Narmada floods: Pay us compensation from SSNNL funds, farmers demand
The Bharuch Jilla Khedut Samaj and the Brackish Water Research Centre submitted a memorandum to the chief minister demanding compensation for flood damages from the funds of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL) instead of taxpayers’ money. They also demanded that the operation of the dam be handed over to engineers instead of the SSNNL company. The organizations stated that the floods were a man-made disaster caused by the SSNNL and its directors, and compensation should be paid accordingly. They also requested compensation for crop loss, livestock, farming vehicles, and other losses.
The Bharuch Jilla Khedut Samaj and the Brackish Water Research Centre submitted a memorandum to the chief minister demanding compensation for flood damages from the funds of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL) instead of taxpayers’ money. They also demanded that the operation of the dam be handed over to engineers instead of the SSNNL company. The organizations stated that the floods were a man-made disaster caused by the SSNNL and its directors, and compensation should be paid accordingly. They also requested compensation for crop loss, livestock, farming vehicles, and other losses.
