drought-hit farmers

Concern over agitating Tamil Nadu farmers expressed in RS

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien on Tuesday asked the government to talk to drought-hit farmers of Tamil Nadu to end their agitation for crop loan waiver.

Apr 11, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Waive loans of all drought affected farmers: Madras HC to Tamil Nadu govt

In a significant order, the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to waive loans of all drought-hit farmers and restrained cooperative societies and banks from recovering their dues.

Apr 04, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Nana Patekar's foundation collects Rs 80 lakh for drought-hit farmers

Actor Nana Patekar's efforts to help drought-hit farmers of Maharashtra have began on a brilliant note, with his Naam Foundation collecting Rs.80 lakh in a day.

Sep 19, 2015, 09:57 AM IST

Nana Patekar's foundation collects Rs 80 lakh for drought-hit farmers

Actor Nana Patekar`s efforts to help drought-hit farmers of Maharashtra have began on a brilliant note, with his Naam Foundation collecting Rs 80 lakh in a day.

Sep 19, 2015, 00:07 AM IST

Maharashtra govt contemplating long-term policy to bail out farmers

Maharashtra government is mulling to bring in a long-term policy for drought-hit farmers which will ensure they get compensation amount commensurate to their crop losses.

Jul 24, 2015, 15:04 PM IST