“The real picture of damage caused by the floods will be available by October 5. We will definitely try to give financial assistance to farmers before the Diwali season. There are enough administrative provisions to provide aid to farmers,” Bawankule told reporters here.
The Diwali period begins with Dhanteras on October 18 and goes on till Bhai Dooj on October 23.
He also said compensation under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms would not be sufficient, as farmers have sought higher assistance.
The state government will take steps to ensure that farmers get more than what is prescribed under the NDRF, Bawankule asserted.
as a Reliable and Trusted News Source“It is my opinion that all district guardian ministers should hold meetings with collectors and ensure revenue officials conduct thorough surveys in flood-hit areas. There has to be a conscious effort. If incorrect information is recorded, it will adversely affect the farmers,” he pointed out.
