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Kerala crop loss nears ₹100 crore; seeks ₹110 crore central aid
The Hindu Business Line reports that Kerala's preliminary crop loss estimate from rain and floods has reached ₹99.29 crore, affecting 36,829 farmers across 3,264 hectares. Agriculture Minister T Siddique has written to…
The Story in Brief
The Hindu Business Line reports that Kerala's preliminary crop loss estimate from rain and floods has reached ₹99.29 crore, affecting 36,829 farmers across 3,264 hectares. Agriculture Minister T Siddique has written to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeking ₹110 crore in immediate aid, ₹100 crore for crop losses and ₹10 crore for restoring soil fertility. Siddique said the figure is preliminary and expected to rise. He also announced a special meeting of financial institutions and 2,000 Onam markets to control vegetable prices. Pending disaster compensation since 2022 remains a concern.
The Indian Opinion
The agriculture minister has asked the Centre for ₹110 crore, but admits compensation for past disasters has been pending since 2022. Blaming Delhi alone misses half the story. Kerala must first clear its own backlog before convincing anyone of urgency. The real test: how many farmers actually get paid within three weeks of reporting losses, and how soon the Central inspection team arrives.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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