Farmers in Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts have been instructed to insure their samba paddy crops by paying the premium by November 15, 2024. This announcement was made by the District Collectors during the farmers’ grievance meetings at the respective Collectorates on September 27. Farmers in Thanjavur are required to remit ₹548 per acre as an insurance premium, while those in Tiruvarur need to pay ₹547.50 per acre. This insurance scheme aims to provide compensation for any crop loss incurred during the current season. Official sources report that samba cultivation has been undertaken over approximately 24,000 hectares in Thanjavur and 67,000 hectares in Tiruvarur so far.
Published: September 27, 2024, 05:17 PM IST.
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