Chandigarh, Sep 4
Seeking enhanced compensation of at least Rs 50,000 per acre for crop loss, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for an immediate relief and massive financial package to address the devastating impact of floods.
Khudian accompanied the Union Agriculture Minister to flood-affected areas in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala districts, showcasing the devastating impact on agriculture sector.
He urged the Central government to increase this compensation to at least Rs 50,000 per acre.
Khudian also demanded the immediate release of Rs 8,000 crore of Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Development Fund (MDF) stalled by the Centre.
Besides, Punjab requires a special package to mitigate the impact of the floods and support the state's economy, he added.