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Government will discuss with insurance companies on maize crop hit by white grub disease not getting cover: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwera
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Government will discuss with insurance companies on maize crop hit by white grub disease not getting cover: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwera

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara visited drought-affected areas in Mysuru district and reported that maize crops were damaged by white grub disease, which is not covered under existing crop insurance policies. He stated the government would engage with insurance companies to find solutions for affected farmers. Additionally, he mentioned plans to proceed with cloud seeding despite expectations of only light rainfall. Parameshwara also highlighted significant tobacco crop losses in Hunsur taluk, noting that federal guidelines do not provide compensation for commercial crops like tobacco, and the state government would consider alternative support mechanisms. He emphasized the need for urgent action due to widespread agricultural distress across multiple taluks.

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Government will discuss with insurance companies on maize crop hit by white grub disease not getting cover: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwera

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara visited drought-affected areas in Mysuru district and reported that maize crops were damaged by white grub disease, which is not covered under existing crop insurance policies. He stated the government would engage with insurance companies to find solutions for affected farmers. Additionally, he mentioned plans to proceed with cloud seeding despite expectations of only light rainfall. Parameshwara also highlighted significant tobacco crop losses in Hunsur taluk, noting that federal guidelines do not provide compensation for commercial crops like tobacco, and the state government would consider alternative support mechanisms. He emphasized the need for urgent action due to widespread agricultural distress across multiple taluks.

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