Flood rain in Rajasthan damages other Kharif crops including millet

16-Sep-2025 05:03 PM

Jaipur. Due to heavy rains, waterlogging in the fields and severe floods in the rivers in Rajasthan, the millet crop is likely to suffer tremendous damage, while crops of soybean, sorghum and maize etc. are also damaged. It is noteworthy that Rajasthan is the most prominent producer of millet, moong and guar in the country.

According to the Agriculture Minister of Rajasthan, about 75 percent of the millet crop has been affected by the outbreak of natural disasters in the state.

A comprehensive survey campaign is being conducted to assess the damage to the crop, which is likely to be completed by September 20. Only after this the picture will be clear.

On the other hand, a senior official of the Union Agriculture Ministry has said that during the Kharif marketing season of 2025-26, the total production of food grains in the country may remain almost equal to the 2024-25 season. This includes rice, pulses and coarse grains.

Although the official has suffered limited damage to food crops in some states, the yield rate is expected to remain high in the remaining parts. In the areas where the area of ​​sowing has increased and the rainfall has also become normal, there are chances of better production.

According to the Agriculture Minister of Rajasthan, earlier the farmers of the state were asked to give information about the damage to the crop on a special portal, but later it was decided to get the damage physically assessed.

The survey was to be completed by 7 September, but due to the floods, its duration was extended for a fortnight. After the survey work is over, a decision will be taken about relief and compensation.

Which also includes crop insurance claim. In some areas, the case of sale of fake seeds has also come to light, against which strict action will be taken. Many districts of Rajasthan were hit by severe floods this time, due to which there is a possibility of a lot of damage to Kharif crops there.