Media Monitor
Farm Mechanization
Ludhiana: Compensation scheme to offer relief to victims of farm accidentsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
In a significant step towards addressing the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, the Punjab State Marketing Board (PSMB) has taken the lead in implementing comprehensive insurance coverage for farmers and agricultural labourers. The move aims to provide rehabilitation and compensation to victims of farm accidents, offering support to those affected by mishaps and casualties in the agricultural sector.
Govt. Policies
Ludhiana: Compensation scheme to offer relief to victims of farm accidentsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
In a significant step towards addressing the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, the Punjab State Marketing Board (PSMB) has taken the lead in implementing comprehensive insurance coverage for farmers and agricultural labourers. The move aims to provide rehabilitation and compensation to victims of farm accidents, offering support to those affected by mishaps and casualties in the agricultural sector.
Paddy in India
Relief for east India paddy farmers as IMD issues orange alert until Aug 2edit
Mint – Online
Paddy farmers in east India will likely receive a long-awaited spell of monsoon showers between July 30 and August 2 as the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for this region and for north-east India. East and north-east India, the only regions facing rainfall deficiency of 25% two months into the four-month monsoon season (June-September) are likely to receive precipitation of 115.6 to 204.4 mm long period average (LPA) from 30 July to 2 August depending on regions, the weather bureau predicted on Sunday.