Farmers seek drought relief in Thoothukudi amid yield loss
Farmers in Thoothukudi district are calling for drought relief due to significant crop yield losses from inadequate rainfall during the last northeast monsoon. They raised their concerns at a grievance meeting with local officials, highlighting a more than 50% drop in yields for various rain-fed crops. The farmers are seeking immediate action on their demands, including compensation for losses and better management of procurement centers.
- ▪Farmers reported over a 50% drop in crop yields due to failed northeast monsoon rains.
- ▪They have requested the government to declare five blocks as drought-affected areas.
- ▪Officials stated that an assessment report on drought damage has been submitted, but delays occurred due to administrative changes.
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Farmers from Thoothukudi district have urged the government to provide appropriate drought relief, as subpar rainfall during the last northeast monsoon has affected the crop yield of the rain-fed agriculture region in the district.The demand was raised at the farmers grievance redress meeting held at Thoothukudi District Collectorate on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Thoothukudi District Collector Vishu Mahajan.At the meeting, farmers stated that the northeast monsoon failed in the district last year, leading to more than a 50% drop in the yield for rain-fed crops such as black gram, green gram, maize and chillies.
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