Betul(MP): Whatever has happened to the farmers in Betul in the name of insurance coverage is no less shocking for them. Less than 100 or 50 rupees of insurance has come in the accounts of thousands of farmers of the district. The limit was reached when the insurance amount came to the account of a farmer of Godhana village in Godhana. They have started a fierce demonstration.
Ridiculous sum insured
The state government gave crop insurance amount to over 22 lakh farmers of the state with great vigor. But the ridiculous thing in it was that some farmers got a share of just Rs. One farmer named Pooranlal of Betul’s Godhana village is one of such farmers. He paid an insurance premium of Rs. 1, 50, but he got only a sum of Rs. 1 on his share. As soon as he got the information about the sum insured, Puranlal was shocked. Pooranlal says that in the area of two and a half hectares, about one lakh crop was spoiled, but when he got only one rupee insurance money, now it is not understood whether to laugh or cry on this amount.
The list in which the farmer got crop insurance as an amount of one rupee, the list in which the farmer got the crop insurance as an amount of one rupee.
Will give 1 rupee from the insurance company to the government
Like Puranlal, there are thousands of farmers whose insurance amount has come down to Rs 100 or less than Rs 50 in their accounts. The farmers are saddened by this ugly joke and also angry. According to Pawan, a farmer of Godhana village, he has been insulted by giving him one or two insurance money, he will return this amount to the government with respect.
Department of Agriculture will inquire with the insurance company
The correct information is also not available with the Agriculture Department regarding the insurance amount received in lieu of the loss of crops. According to agricultural officials, the insurance company has its own way of assessing the loss. But the list of farmers who have received less than 200 rupees in their accounts, is again being sent to the insurance company. However, why was there a joke like putting a rupee in the farmers’ accounts – the insurance company will definitely be questioned about it.
Total 64 thousand 893 farmers received crop insurance amount
A total of 64 thousand 893 farmers have been given crop insurance in Betul district. For which an amount of 81 crores 71 lakh was released. But most of the farmers are angry about the amount of insurance, due to which it is evident that due to the negligence of revenue staff, the insurance company, or any third, farmers have suffered huge losses.
