Collector urges farmers to take crop insurance as El Niño risk looms
In view of possible El Niño–related drought, the district collector advised farmers at an emergency meeting to obtain crop insurance; officials outlined procedures and warned the kuruvai insurance window closes July 31.
At an emergency farmers' meeting at the Collectorate chaired by the district collector, officials warned that El Niño conditions this year could cause severe drought. The collector urged farmers to protect their livelihoods by taking crop insurance.
Officials from agriculture, horticulture and revenue departments explained insurance procedures and deadlines, noting the kuruvai (short-season paddy) crop insurance window ends on July 31. Farmer groups and district functionaries participated and advised farmers on preparedness measures.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai