Drought Compensation Paid to 1,490 Farmers

Report Summary

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has paid Rs. 57 million in compensation to 1,490 farmers affected by drought-induced crop damage on 1,115 acres. An additional Rs. 1,800 million is slated for disbursement this year, while assessments continue for 6,062 applicants covering 7,957 acres of affected land.