India News | Pilot Expresses Concern over Crop Damage Due to Rain
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday expressed concern over damage to crops due to excessive rain in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan as he assessed losses in his Assembly constituency Tonk.
Jaipur, Oct 11 (PTI) Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday expressed concern over damage to crops due to excessive rain in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan as he assessed losses in his Assembly constituency Tonk.
He directed officials to ensure timely assessment of crop loss and compensation for it.
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He said many parts of the state received excessive rain due to which farmers suffered losses.
"It is our effort that farmers get maximum financial assistance in this challenging time. Not just in Tonk, many districts in the Hadoti region are receiving rain," Pilot told reporters.
He said there is also a shortage of fertilisers and he has asked the Agriculture Department to provide relief to farmers.
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