Farmers complain about irregularities in DPCs, pest infestation
The farmers told Collector M.S. Sangeetha, who presided over the meeting, about various irregularities that plagued the functioning and the management of DPCs which included corrupt practices and exorbitant handling charges.
The farmers said that they faced threats if they complained about the irregularities. From bribes to delays, there were problems galore, they said, adding that only after paying extra commission things were being done.
The Collector urged the farmers to come forward and complain and not to pay any bribes. Genuine complaints would be looked into, she said. The discussions over the issue led to a heated argument between the farmers before things cooled down.
Another major issue that was highlighted by the farmers and also saw heated arguments was with regard to pest infestation. The farmers complained that crops, particularly coconut palms, were being affected by Rugose Spiralling Whitefly. The farmers sought appropriate compensation from the authorities.
They urged the authorities to come up with pesticides that they could use to protect crops from the pest. They said that drones could be used to spray pesticides to protect crops. The Collector assured the farmers that a survey would be conducted and appropriate steps taken.
The Collector told the farmers that Digital Crop Survey will be adopted which included data and information on crops and other details. The farmers complained about the low yield due to climate change and other reasons. They urged the authorities to take steps to remove encroachments whenever a representation was made. They complained that the authorities were sitting on the representations.
The farmers sought necessary steps be taken for desilting water channels. Some farmers urged the authorities concerned to create awareness of proper disposal of waste. The Collector told the farmers that e-carts had been introduced for garbage collection. Awareness programmes were already being conducted, the Collector told the farmers.
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