Minister Nagendra reviews drought-hit areas in Sandur, promises relief for affected farmers
Minister B. Nagendra visited drought-affected villages in Sandur, Ballari district, to assess significant crop damage caused by monsoon failure. The government is evaluating relief measures for small and marginal farmers who have been hit hard by the lack of rainfall.
Why it matters
It underscores the economic vulnerability of rain-fed agricultural communities in India during climate-induced drought events.
Minister B. Nagendra on Friday (August 7) visited drought-affected villages in Sandur taluk, Ballari district, to assess crop damage and review the prevailing drought situation.
Accompanied by E. Annapurna, Sandur MLA, Deputy Commissioner K. Nagendra Prasad and senior district officials, the Minister inspected affected agricultural fields at Vitthalapur village and interacted with farmers to understand the extent of crop losses.
Addressing reporters, Mr. Nagendra said the State government was committed to standing by farmers and would take all necessary measures to tackle the drought situation as directed by the Chief Minister.
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