CPI urges govt. to declare delta districts as drought-hit
The Communist Party of India (CPI) is demanding that the state government declare delta districts as drought-hit due to water shortages affecting paddy cultivation. They are calling for financial compensation for farmers and agricultural laborers, as well as debt relief.
Why it matters
The protest underscores the severe economic impact of water management disputes on the agricultural sector and the livelihoods of rural workers.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the State government to declare the delta districts as drought affected in view of non-release of Cauvery water from the Mettur dam impacting the kuruvai cultivation season due to which the coverage of paddy got reduced substantially.
The party has urged the State government to provide ₹30,000 per acre as compensation for those farmers who had suffered heavy losses during kuruvai cultivation season due to water shortage.
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