Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has said under Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojna, now panchayat will be considered as unit for compensation to farmers for damage to crops. <br/><br/>Addressing the Kisan Samelan at village Holawas in Alwar district, Col. Rathore said, with use of technology farmers will be given compensation for damage to crops in 14 days. <br/><br/>He said, only neem coated urea will be distributed to farmers which will help in preventing misuse of urea. Col. Rathore said that Centre's National Agriculture Market initiative will give farmers best value for their produce.
News On AIR | April 17, 2016 8:03 PM
Farmers to be given compensation for damage to crops: Col. Rathore