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**Summary:**
B.R. Patil, Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission, has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to urgently release crop insurance compensation to farmers in Kalaburagi district who suffered losses due to failed pigeon pea (tur) crops during the 2024 monsoon season. While a portion of the promised relief has been disbursed, a significant amount (₹465 crore) remains unpaid. Patil fears that delays and skepticism surrounding crop loss assessments are hindering the disbursement, potentially discouraging future farmer participation in the crop insurance scheme. He emphasizes the need for immediate financial assistance to help farmers prepare for the upcoming agricultural season.
**News Article:**
**Kalaburagi Farmers Await Crucial Crop Insurance Payout as Monsoon Looms**
**Kalaburagi, June 2, 2025:** Farmers in Kalaburagi district are anxiously awaiting the release of overdue crop insurance compensation following a devastating 2024 monsoon season that saw widespread failure of pigeon pea (tur) crops. B.R. Patil, Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission, has penned a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging the immediate disbursement of the remaining ₹465 crore owed to farmers under the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha – Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (KRS-PMFBY).
According to Patil, Kalaburagi’s predominantly rain-fed agriculture was severely impacted by erratic rainfall patterns last year. While 8.9 lakh hectares were under cultivation, with tur occupying 6.27 lakh hectares, the crop suffered significant losses due to a 71% rainfall deficit in November.
Despite proactive efforts, including GPS-based crop loss assessments and farmer participation resulting in a proposed relief of ₹656 crore, only ₹191 crore has been disbursed to 2.03 lakh farmers.
Patil voiced concerns that doubts raised by political opponents regarding the accuracy of the crop loss assessments have led the Finance Department to withhold the remaining funds. He emphasized that the surveys were conducted transparently by government officials and that further delays could erode farmer confidence in the crop insurance scheme.
“The farmers require immediate financial assistance to purchase seeds and fertilizers for sowing,” Patil stated. He appealed to the Chief Minister to prioritize the release of the outstanding compensation to enable farmers to recover from their losses and prepare for the upcoming agricultural season. The disbursement of the remaining funds is seen as crucial for sustaining agriculture in the region and maintaining farmer participation in vital insurance programs.
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