
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The government has set up special teams to assess the agricultural loss suffered by states due to unseasonal rain and hail, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.
Responding to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Jaitley said the central government would take all possible steps to help the states.
"The agriculture ministry has made different teams that will visit all states. The three agriculture ministers are also touring the affected areas," he said.
The minister said some states were in touch with the central government.
"The central government has all its sympathy for the farmers. Whatever administrative steps are needed to be taken will be taken," Jaitley said.
Members urged the government to ensure that farmers get compensation for the loss of crop.
K.C. Tyagi of the Janata Dal-United suggested the formation of a ministerial committee to assess the situation. Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad called it a matter of concern for the whole country.
Vivo will soon launch this budget smartphone, leaked features surfaced
Vivo Y22s Coming Soon: Leaked reports of Vivo Y22s budget smartphones have surfaced. In the leaks
There is going to be a big change in the world population next week. According to the United Nati
It has been made mandatory for all cinema halls and multiplexes in Bengal to show at least one Be
Steps taken to reduce congestion at Delhi Airport, know important things now before traveling
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday said several steps, including the opening of two additional
Teams of Punjab Kings and Lucknow Supergiants will face each other today at 7:30 PM. The match wi
Realme's cheapest 5G phone, run well but will not hang!
realme narzo 50 5G On Amazon: You can buy a realme narzo 50 5G phone from Amazon very cheap. The
The case of the suicide of AI engineer Atul Subhash in Bengaluru is now gaining momentum across t
The Supreme Court deferred hearing on the petition filed against the order granting bail to Riya
The IPO of Global Health Limited, a company that runs a chain of hospitals in the country under t
Ahmed Murtaza Abbasi, who attacked the PAC jawans guarding the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur, wa