Congress Pushes for ₹341 Crore Crop Insurance to Aid Kalaburagi Farmers

Rapid Summary

• Event: Legislators B.R. patil, M.Y. Patil,and Allamprabhu Patil led thousands of farmers in Kalaburagi district to demand the release of crop insurance claims.
• key Demand: immediate release of ₹341 crore for crop losses from the 2024-25 kharif season.
• Crop Losses: Over 50% destruction reported in green gram, black gram, sesame, soya, and cotton due to rainfall.
• Additional Requests:

– Conduct comprehensive crop surveys to assess rain-induced damage.
– Extend relief under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
– Encourage enrollment on official portals for crop insurance to mitigate middlemen exploitation.

• Action Taken: Farmers marched from Kannada Bhavan to the Deputy commissioners’ office; grievances were addressed by legislators who expressed solidarity with demands.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The farmers’ rally in Kalaburagi highlights persistent concerns over delayed compensation for agricultural losses. with ₹341 crore overdue from last year’s kharif season and recent rain-induced damage exacerbating challenges, immediate intervention by both State and Central governments is crucial.The call for thorough post-rainfall surveys reflects the need for accurate assessment mechanisms to ensure fair distribution of relief through SDRF/NDRF frameworks.

Encouraging direct farmer enrollment via government channels may curb malpractices associated with intermediaries but also underscores a systemic gap in awareness or accessibility that should be addressed through outreach initiatives. Given agriculture’s foundational role in India’s economy-especially its rural segments-timely policy responses are vital not only for these affected districts but as a precedent across other regions facing similar disasters.

Read More: Published August 29, 2025