Prabhu Urges Timely Compensation for Maharashtra Farmers
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Oct 23, 2024 19:36
Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu calls on the government to provide prompt compensation to farmers in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra who have suffered crop damage due to heavy rainfall.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday urged the Centre for timely grant of compensation to farmers of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra, who are affected due to heavy rainfall.
In a letter to Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, Prabhu said as a former Member of Parliament, he has represented these constituencies for four terms and has always been deeply committed to the welfare of farmers.
This year, he said, the adverse weather conditions have caused severe damage to the crops, leaving many farmers in a state of financial distress.
"Given the scale of destruction and the limited alternative sources of income for these farmers, I humbly request your kind intervention in facilitating the provision of government compensation to those affected," Prabhu said.
In a letter to Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, Prabhu said as a former Member of Parliament, he has represented these constituencies for four terms and has always been deeply committed to the welfare of farmers.
This year, he said, the adverse weather conditions have caused severe damage to the crops, leaving many farmers in a state of financial distress.
"Given the scale of destruction and the limited alternative sources of income for these farmers, I humbly request your kind intervention in facilitating the provision of government compensation to those affected," Prabhu said.
Source: PTI
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