SP demands relief to farmers affected by ‘Nilam’

BHUBANESWAR: Members of the State Committee of Samajwadi Party on Saturday demanded relief to farmers of the districts affected by Nilam cyclonic storm which has destroyed standing crops, vegetables in most of the southern districts of the State. Even crops in the districts of Nayagarh, Khurda and Puri were also affected, said the mebers.

The rain as forecast by Met department might be continued for another three days which would further damage the standing crops and will create flood like situations in few places of the State, said party president Rabi Behera, adding, “The administration must be prompt to come forward to the rescue of affected farmers. The Government should provide interest free loan, steps may be taken for free supply of seeds, fertilizers, medicines and vegetable seeds to the cyclone-hit farmers.”