Bharatiya Kisan Union claims heavy losses, writes to PM for bailout
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New Delhi, April 30
Contrary to the Centre’s assertions regarding smooth harvesting, procurement and sowing operations, and financial support during the lockdown, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has claimed heavy losses to farmers and written to PM Narendra Modi, demanding a relief package of Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
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Farm Union’s demand
- Rs1.5 lakh cr-package to
compensate for losses
Rs24,000 to all farmers under Kisan Samman Nidhi
AdvertisementRs200 per quintal of wheat for loss due to bad weather
No interest for a year on all types of farm loans
Due to the lockdown, vegetable and fruit cultivators have lost 80 per cent of their crop, while flower and dairy farmers incurred 100 per cent and 50 per cent losses, respectively, the BKU said. BKU (A) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said the government must help the agriculture sector with direct income support and immediately release an economic package of Rs 1.5 lakh crore to help the farmers. — TNS
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