Nashik district admin places demand for Rs 22 crore for farmers affected by unseasonal rain in May
The heavy rainfall began on May 6, affecting various parts of the district and damaging crops such as maize, vegetables, and mangoes.
A joint report by the agriculture and revenue departments indicated that the unseasonal showers impacted 35,876 farmers, prompting a demand for Rs 22 crore as per an order of March 27, 2023. As per this order, govt will provide Rs 8,500 per hectare for crop loss in arid areas, Rs 17,000 per hectare for losses in cultivated land, and Rs 22,500 per hectare for horticulture crop damage.
Regarding cultivated crops, 21,185 farmers across 963 villages in Nashik district were affected, resulting in losses over 9,471 hectares.
Consequently, a demand of Rs 16.1 crore has been submitted to state govt.
An official said that Baglan taluka was the worst-affected area, with 3,719 farmers across 145 villages experiencing losses. Out of the total loss of 3,068 hectares, 3,042 hectares were attributed to onions alone.
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The administration has sought Rs 5.2 crore for these farmers. Within the 9,471 hectares affected, onion crops accounted for 7,593 hectares, while vegetable and other crops each suffered losses of less than 1,000 hectares.
In the horticulture sector, Surugana taluka recorded the highest damage, affecting 8,325 farmers across 178 villages. Compensation for these farmers has been requested at Rs 3 crore, with losses spanning 1,336.9 hectares of mango crops.
Additionally, in neighbouring Peth taluka, 5,391 farmers across 138 villages were impacted, with 975 hectares of land affected. The district administration has sought Rs 2.2 crore to benefit these farmers.
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