Excelsior Correspondent
SUCHETGARH, May 26: Due to the non-functional tubewells and non-availability of irrigation water in the fields, the farmers are forced to commit the suicides.
This was claimed by the General Secretary of JKPCC and DDC Member Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony here today.
In a statement issued, Tony said that the situation has raised an urgent alarm among the paddy growing farmers.
In a fervent appeal to LG Manoj Sinha, Tony sought immediate intervention to avert the looming catastrophe that could drive farmers to the brink of suicide.
He revealed that more than 50 tubewells are currently out of order, rendering vast swathes of farmland parched and unproductive.
“Shockingly, the Chief Engineers and Executive Engineers responsible for these tubewells lack the necessary funds to repair the defunct infrastructure, bringing crucial Irrigation Departments to a complete standstill,” he added.
Expressing deep concern over the apathy shown towards the plight of paddy farmers, Tony emphasized the urgent need for strong measures to address the crisis.
He highlighted the stark disparity in attention given to apple growers of Kashmir as compared to the rice-growing regions, where farmers face neglect and indifference in times of distress.
He stressed that timely intervention from the authorities is imperative to prevent further escalation of the crisis and safeguard the livelihoods of farmers.
As the custodian of the region’s welfare, Tony implored LG Sinha to prioritize the concerns of paddy farmers and take swift and resolute measures to address the tubewell crisis.
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