In a survey going on to assess the damage done to the crops this season, 2,897 farmers have so far been identified whose Rabi crops have been affected due to the unseasonal rain in Pithoragarh. The State Government has set April 30 as the deadline to complete the survey of damaged crops. At the same time, it has also asked the officials concerned of the respective district administrations to disburse the relief amount among the affected farmers by May 30.
The survey to assess the damage done to the crops is going on speedily in the district. As many as 2,897 farmers have so far been identified as those whose Rabi crops have been affected due to the unseasonal rain in the district Pithoragah, said Vijay Devrari, Chief Agriculture Officer, Pithoragarh. Since, Rabi crops have been damaged due to the unseasonal rain this season. Therefore, 4 kg seeds each of paddy, urad, maize and soyabeen; and two kg seeds of millet are also being given to the affected farmers by the Government free of cost, he added.
The district administration, Pithoragarh, claimed to have already received an amount of Rs66.75 lakh as relief for the farmers whose crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rain. At the same time, it has asked the officials concerned to disburse the amount among the farmers concerned as early as possible. The carelessness on part of the officials concerned in disbursing the relief amount would not be tolerated, asserted the district administration, Pithoragarh.