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Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc on Jind Crops, Farmers Demand Immediate Compensation

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Heavy rainfall in the Jind district has resulted in massive crop destruction, with 268 villages affected and over 11,800 farmers registering crop loss on the government portal. In the Jind city area, 1,282 farmers from 62 villages reported damage across 7,667 acres, while in Narwana, 5,247 farmers from 59 villages reported crop damage over 33,287 acres. Farmer leader Azad Palwa demanded that the government immediately begin a crop damage survey and release compensation for the affected farmers. Former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala also visited affected areas and suggested that the state government should grant compensation equal to that announced in Punjab, which offers up to Rs 20,000 per acre, compared to the Haryana government's offer of up to Rs 15,000 per acre.

Key Takeaways:

  • 268 villages in Jind district were affected by heavy rainfall, resulting in massive crop destruction.
  • 11,852 farmers registered crop loss on the government portal.
  • In the Jind city area, 1,282 farmers from 62 villages reported damage across 7,667 acres.
  • In Narwana, 5,247 farmers from 59 villages reported crop damage over 33,287 acres.
  • Farmer leader Azad Palwa demanded immediate compensation for affected farmers.
  • Former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala suggested granting compensation equal to that announced in Punjab.
  • The Haryana government's offer of up to Rs 15,000 per acre is lower than Punjab's offer of up to Rs 20,000 per acre.

Statistics:

  • 268 villages affected by heavy rainfall in Jind district.
  • 11,852 farmers registered crop loss on the government portal.
  • 7,667 acres of land suffered damage in the Jind city area.
  • 33,287 acres of land suffered damage in Narwana.
  • 1,282 farmers from 62 villages reported damage in the Jind city area.
  • 5,247 farmers from 59 villages reported crop damage in Narwana.
  • Up to Rs 15,000 per acre compensation offered by the Haryana government.
  • Up to Rs 20,000 per acre compensation offered by the Punjab government.

Sources:

  • TNN "Farmer leader Azad Palwa makes at public meeting in Jind" (n.d.)
  • TNN "Farmer leader Azad Palwa demands compensation" (n.d.)
  • TNN "Former deputy CM Dushyant Chautala visits flood-hit areas in Rohtak and Bhiwani" (n.d.)

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