A big relief for the rain ravaged farmers of Tripura came in on Tuesday as the Agriculture Minister of the State, Pranajit Singha Roy assured the worried farmers that the Government would stand by their side and ensure compensation.
Unseasonal rain for the past 72 hours caused by cyclone Jawad affected the farmers and damaged huge crops in various parts of Tripura.
Along with the loss incurred to the farmers, the damage of standing crops following the continuous rainfall is likely to hit vegetable prices in the next few days.
According to the Met department, Agartala recorded 104.3 mm rainfall from 8.30 pm of Monday to 8.30 am of Tuesday and another 9.9 mm rainfall till 8.30 pm.
Agriculture minister Pranajit Singha Roy accompanied by officials concerned on Tuesday visited several rain-affected areas including Dighalia and Purba Bamutia under Bamutia Block and Paschim Bhubanban Baishyapara of Barjala in the West Tripura district.
During his visit, the Agriculture minister interacted with the affected farmers, assessed the loss as well as passed an instruction to the officers for ensuring assistance
Later speaking to the media, he said, “this year the production of paddy, vegetables and other crops was satisfactory but the unseasonal rain caused huge damages in various places, bringing worries for the farmers.”
He appealed to the farmers not to break down following the damage as the government would ensure compensation to the affected farmers. He assured that the department would reach every affected field and farmer; the farmers need not to do or say anything.
“The farmers who are not covered under the insurance scheme will also receive necessary assistance. A list is being prepared and the concerned officers along with administration are making field visits to assess the loss,” the Agriculture minister told the media.
Meanwhile, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicted general cloudy sky and light rainfall in some areas.