Cheluvarayaswamy: Ensure quality seeds for farmers
Speaking at a meeting in Mandya on Friday, the Minister said issues related to property damage owing to rains, road repairs, etc., should be taken up on a priority basis, and relief should be provided under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Scheme.
The officials were instructed to remain in their designated headquarters to respond to the grievances of the farmers.
Srirangapatana MLA Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda suggested that soil testing be conducted in several villages in each hobli and based on the results, farmers should be encouraged to cultivate suitable crops.
Deputy Commissioner Kumar provided details on the district's rainfall situation, seed availability and distribution, stock of fertilizer, etc.
The Minister released a poster on crop insurance. Melkote MLA Darshan Puttanaiah, MLC Dinesh Gooli Gowda, MySugar chairman Gangadhar, Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer Nandini and others were present.
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