Minister: Paddy crop damaged in 26,650 hectares in E.G.
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Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu on Wednesday stated that paddy fields in above 26,650 hectares had been damaged resulting from rains throughout cyclone Nivar in the East Godavari district.
In a assessment assembly with the agricultural division officers right here at his residence, Mr. Kannababu stated the enter subsidy compensating the crop injury could be deposited into the accounts of the affected farmers on December 30.
The paddy seed could be equipped on 80% subsidy to the farmers who incurred loss throughout the cyclone, he stated. A complete of three,630 quintals of paddy seeds are prepared for the availability on the subsidy foundation. Also, 4,120 quintals of paddy seeds of brief crop period varieties are prepared for the availability for rabi season throughout the district and ₹5 subsidy per kilogram is obtainable to the farmers.
The Rythu Bharosa Kendras would ship the paddy seed on the door step of the farmer primarily based on the registration particulars.
Mr. Kannababu has appealed to the farmers to cooperate with the State authorities by preferring brief crop period varieties in the wake of availability of inadequate irrigation water for the rabi season.
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