The paddy farmers of Bargarh district staged a protest in front of the district Collector’s office on Tuesday demanding compensation for crop losses due to the hailstorm during the Rabi season 2020.
They alleged that they had made several representations since January 2020, but no action has been taken.A group under the banner of the Jay Kissan Farmers’ Association raised slogans demanding compensation for their losses. The protest was led by farmer leader Lingaraj.
During the previous Rabi season, the farmers incurred heavy losses. Agriculture officials had visited farmlands and made a loss assessment report. However, 10 months have passed andfarmers are yet to receive any compensation.