Farmers demand compensation

SHILLONG: The Hill Farmer Union (HFU) has demanded assistance to farmers whose crops were damaged in natural calamities in Khasi Hills.
In a statement issued here, the union said the monetary assistance should not be a meagre amount of Rs 100 or Rs 200, but should be according to assessment of damage.
At the same time, the union demanded that the state government should implement the crop insurance scheme to ensure that the farmers can avail its benefits.
The union demanded setting up of the farmers’ commission, which was discussed in the farmers’ parliament meet earlier.
The Hill Farmer Union also urged the farmers to stay united to ensure their aspirations and demands are fulfilled.