As the monsoon season hits Maharashtra, farmers across the state are bracing for crop loss due to heavy rainfall. One such scheme that has been affected is the ‘Krushi Sahay’ scheme, which was launched by the Maharashtra government in 2018 to provide financial assistance to farmers in the state.
Under the Krushi Sahay scheme, farmers who have suffered crop losses due to natural calamities are eligible for financial assistance. However, heavy rainfall in many parts of the state has led to the harm of crops, both in the field and in storage, leading to a surge in the number of claims under the scheme.
Farmers in many parts of the state have reported heavy damage to crops such as cotton, soybean, paddy, and maize. The heavy rainfall has resulted in floods and landslides, causing the overflow of rivers and submerging the lands of the farmers.
Moreover, the rains have hampered the transportation of crops to the market. Due to the water-logged roads, many farmers are finding it hard to transport their crops from the fields to the market, leading to significant losses.
The Krushi Sahay scheme was an attempt to provide financial assistance to the farmers who have been affected by crop loss due to natural calamities. However, the scheme has been overwhelmed by the magnitude of crop loss caused by the current heavy rainfall in the state.
Several farmer associations have urged the government to increase the compensation amount under the scheme to cover the losses incurred by farmers. Moreover, they have also demanded the government to provide alternative means of transportation to the farmers affected by the deluge so that they can take their crops to the market.
In conclusion, the heavy rainfall in Maharashtra has led to significant losses for farmers, leading to a surge in claims under the Krushi Sahay scheme. The government needs to take immediate action to support the farmers to prevent them from suffering huge losses due to the deluge.