Bharatiya Kisan Union claims heavy losses, writes to PM for bailout
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Bharatiya Kisan Union claims heavy losses, writes to PM for bailout
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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.Farm Union’s demand compensate for lossesRs24,000 to all farmers under Kisan Samman NidhiRs200 per quintal of wheat for loss due to bad weatherNo interest for a year on all types of farm loansDue 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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The Tribune
Date
2020-05-01
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New Delhi