Ranchi Agriculture Minister Addresses Crop Damage Crisis Due to Heavy Rainfall and Cyclone

Jharkhand’s Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Trikey announced that excessive monsoon rainfall and Cyclone Montha have caused 25-30% crop damage, potentially rising to 40%. She urged officials to be sensitive in compensating farmers and explore disaster management funds for those not covered by crop insurance. The minister also emphasized improving farmer livelihoods and increasing Kisan Credit Card beneficiaries.