Thousands of farmers in Madhya Pradesh are staring at major losses after unseasonal rain last month caused massive damage to their crops.
NDTV travelled to the remote villages and farmlands of Malhargarh tehsil, one of the worst-affected areas of the Mandsaur district. Of the 180-odd villages in Malhargarh tehsil, crop in over 100 villages have been ruined. Frustrated with farming losses, gen next is now exploring other options.
"I have two bighas of land and the unseasonal rains have destroyed the isabgol crop. My sons are working as mechanics as there is no profit in farming anymore. There are about 250 houses in Harsol of which youngsters from at least 40 houses are looking for alternative means of livelihood," said farmer Shaheed Khan.
Farmer Rajesh Patidar had sown isabgol on 12 bighas - what remains after unseasonal rain is the damaged crop with yield less than the seeds that were sown. He claims surveyors skip remote areas.
Paras Manara, Tehsildar, Malhargarh, told NDTV, "In Malhargarh, 7945 farmers have been affected by unseasonal rain; in 2873 hectares psyllium crop has been affected, we have asked for a relief package of Rs 5 crore, will distribute to farmers soonest."
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