Bhubaneswar: In view of the flood situation in several parts of Odisha, the State Government has asked the district agriculture officers to prepare a contingency plan for Kharif crop.
State Agriculture Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain has asked the officers to come up with a contingency plan for Kharif crops and alternative farming in flood affected areas in the State and submit it by August 22, as per reports.
The farmers can consult with agriculture experts in this regard using toll-free number of ‘Ama Krushi’ – 155333. The district agriculture officers have been directed to take immediate steps to avoid crop damage due to insects.
The government has opened a 24 hour control room (0674-2393242) for interaction with farmers of flood affected areas.