Nashik District Faces Agricultural Crisis, Dec 2 Deadline Set for Crop Panchanama Submission

The state government, led by the Minister of State for Disaster Management, Relief, and Rehabilitation, Anil Patil, has imposed a December 2 deadline for the submission of panchanama, documenting crop damage resulting from recent heavy rains in Nashik district. The directive was announced during a review meeting held at the district collectorate, where the Nashik district administration and the agricultural department discussed the extent of the agricultural losses.

District Collector Jalaj Sharma and the Superintendent Agriculture Officer participated in the review meeting, aiming to assess the damages and strategize relief efforts. Minister Anil Patil emphasized the significance of timely reporting, stating that prompt submissions would expedite the process of proposing and implementing relief measures for affected farmers.

"Nashik is the worst affected district following the heavy rain that lashed the state. So far, 34,000 hectares have been primarily assessed, revealing 70,000 affected farmers. The final report, encompassing casualties and livestock losses, will be submitted by the district administration by December 2," declared Minister Anil Patil.

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He further highlighted that the impact of the heavy rain extended beyond Nashik, affecting 87,000 hectares across 16 districts in the state. Reports on the extent of damage are still being updated as the situation unfolds.

In Nashik district alone, two fatalities occurred due to lightning, with 65 cattle, including 15 cows and buffaloes, perishing. Additionally, 206 houses sustained partial damage, 21 were fully destroyed, and three slums, along with three cowsheds, were wiped out.

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During the meeting, various local representatives, including MP Nashik Hemant Godse and MLAs Dileep Bankar, Hiraman Khoskar, Saroj Ahire, expressed their concern and discussed strategies for immediate relief and long-term recovery.

Minister Anil Patil personally visited affected areas in Niphad taluka, including Pimpri, Kasbe-Sukene, and other villages, witnessing the extensive damage to grape vineyards, onions, and other crops caused by heavy rain and hailstorms. Niphad taluka alone has witnessed significant losses, with around 12,000 hectares out of the total 34,000 in the district reported as damaged.

State Agriculture Commissioner Praveen Gedam also visited the rain-hit areas in Niphad taluka, instructing officials to expedite the filing of panchanama to facilitate prompt assessment and response to the agricultural crisis. The government is actively engaged in coordinating relief measures to mitigate the impact on the livelihoods of farmers affected by this natural calamity.

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