Expressing grave concern over the drought situation and the Government’s failure in tackling it, the Pradesh Congress Kisan cell on Friday met Governor Dr SC Jamir and submitted a 15-point charter of demands to him.
An eleven member delegation led by Kisan cell president Amiya Patnaik and Rajendra Prasad Mishra apprised the Governor about their demands highlighted the plights of farmers.
The Kisan cell has been demanding announcement of drought before crop cutting, Rs 15000-20,000 financial aid for acre land, prompt measures to provide seeds, fertiliser for Rabi season and to stop migration of labourers in drought hit areas, immediate repair of lift irrigation points and formation of a committee to prevent farmers’ suicide and also to probe the reasons leading to the suicide and free supply of power for agriculture.