Heavy rains affecting Kharif crops have become a significant challenge for farmers across India. While monsoon rains are essential for a successful harvest, excessive and prolonged rainfall can lead to waterlogging, pest outbreaks, fungal diseases, and substantial yield losses in key Kharif crops such as paddy, maize, soybean, cotton, and pulses. Effective drainage ensures that crops are not exposed to prolonged waterlogging, which can severely impact the health and yield of Kharif crops.
For undertaking relief measures, funds are available with the state government in the form of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Additional financial assistance, over and above SDRF, is considered from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for natural calamities of severe nature and is approved on the basis of memorandum received from the state government. Crop damage is likely to push already rising food prices up further.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak