December 29th 2024.
The state of Odisha has been facing a crisis in the agricultural sector, and the government is now taking action to address the situation. The opposition party, BJD, has accused the government of being insensitive towards the struggles of farmers, citing the deaths of four farmers in the past eight days due to crop loss caused by unseasonal rain. In response, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have planned separate visits to various districts to witness the condition of the farmers firsthand.
The BJD spokesperson, Lelin Mohanty, expressed concern over the government's lack of prompt action in helping the affected farmers. The party has also demanded an inquiry into the deaths and a report to be submitted soon. The family members of the deceased farmers have claimed that they died after witnessing the destruction of their crops, with one farmer even taking his own life due to mounting debts.
The government has assured that compensation will be provided to the affected farmers, and the district collectors have been directed to assess the damage to standing crops. Jajpur district collector P Anvesha Reddy stated that the government is committed to supporting the farmers in this difficult time. In Kendrapara district, a farmer named Daitari Nayak reportedly died by consuming pesticide after facing a huge crop loss, and in Ganjam district, another farmer, Banamali Pendei, passed away due to a heart attack after seeing the damage to his crops. This has further intensified the urgency of the situation.
BJD has announced that Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of Opposition, will visit his native Ganjam district on December 30 to witness the plight of the farmers. On the other hand, Chief Minister Majhi and other members of the government will be touring various districts to assess the damage and meet with affected farmers. The government has instructed officials to complete the assessment of crop loss by December 30 and ensure that all affected farmers receive compensation.
Former Agriculture and Cooperation Minister RP Swain expressed his concern over the situation, stating that farmers are now facing double trouble with difficulties in selling their produce and crop loss due to unseasonal rain. He added that four farmers have already lost their lives due to the situation. The government, however, has assured that they are taking all necessary steps to support the farmers and provide them with the help they need.
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