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Aland MLA seeks probe into crop insurance payout irregularities
Aland MLA B.R. Patil has demanded an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the disbursal of compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). He said farmers in his constituency enrolled in…
The Story in Brief
Aland MLA B.R. Patil has demanded an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the disbursal of compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). He said farmers in his constituency enrolled in large numbers but had not received the insurance amount. Agriculture Department officials claim the money was transferred to bank accounts, yet in some gram panchayats like Khajuri and Duttargaon, farmers were told their crops were not eligible.
Patil noted that farmers, already hit by drought, are making repeated visits to Deputy Commissioner and agriculture offices. He has called for a detailed probe, identification of those responsible, and strict action against negligent officials. He also urged employment guarantee works under VB-G RAM G scheme in all gram panchayats of Kalaburagi district to provide immediate income support, and warned of a protest if issues are not addressed.
The Indian Opinion
The MLA’s call for an inquiry is fair, but the real test is execution. Farmers often blame the scheme without evidence of funds being withheld, yet officials must prove that every eligible claimant was paid. The claim that some gram panchayats declared crops ineligible needs a clear explanation: is it a technical glitch or deliberate exclusion? The number of farmers whose accounts were actually credited will settle the matter. Until then, neither blanket accusations nor official denials carry weight.
Source: thehindu.com
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