Maharashtra govt contemplating long-term policy to bail out farmers

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 15:04

Maharashtra government is mulling to bring in a long-term policy for drought-hit farmers which will ensure they get compensation amount commensurate to their crop losses.

Govt announces relief measures for drought-hit areas

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 22:16

The relief includes increasing the number of guaranteed work days under MGNREGA to 150 days from 100 days and reducing interest rates on rescheduled crop loans to 7 percent for this fiscal.

Central teams visit drought hit areas

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 20:47

The Central teams drafted for an on the spot assessment of the drought situation in Karnataka on Thursday visited parts of Bijapur and Chitradurga.

`Declare Punjab as drought-hit state`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 21:34

SUCI-backed All India Krishak and Khet Mazdoor Sangathan today demanded compensation for farmers affected due to weak monsoon this year in Punjab.

Karnataka draws action plan for drought-hit

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 14:18

Karnataka government has drawn an action plan for providing succour to the affected people, including farmers, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said.

EGoM nod for Rs 2,000 cr relief package to drought-hit states

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 21:02

Centre announced a slew of measures, including a relief package of about Rs 2,000 crore to states facing drought-like situation and 50 percent diesel subsidy to farmers to save standing kharif crops.

Karnataka declares 19 more taluks as drought-hit

Last Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 22:18

Karnataka Government on Saturday declared 19 more taluks as drought-hit taking the total taluks affected by scarcity conditions to 142.

K’taka: BJP Govt announces Rs 3,500 cr package for drought-hit farmers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 23:44

In a major step to mitigate the sufferings of farmers reeling under worst drought in four decades in several parts of Karnataka, the government on Tuesday announced a Rs 3,500-crore package waiving farms loan up to Rs 25,000.

Govt to release Rs one crore each to drought-hit talukas

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 00:01

Gowda said the state government has decided to release Rs one crore each to 123 drought-hit talukas for tackling the situation.

Central team visits drought-hit areas in Karnataka

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 22:09

A 12-member Central team, deputed to study drought conditions in parts of Karnataka, on Monday visited parts of Chikkaballapura and Tumkur districts.

Maha: Rahul meets PM, seeks relief for drought-hit areas

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 23:58

Rahul Gandhi, who had visited the drought-affected areas of Maharashtra last month, today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to seek relief measures for the area.

No cut in power supply to farmers in drought areas

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 16:22

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said power supply to farmers from the drought-prone areas of the state will not be cut off due to outstanding bills.