Cong slams NITI Aayog over shutdown of farm weather advisory offices
PTI, Aug 3, 2024, 12:32 PM IST
The Congress on Saturday alleged that 199 district agro-meteoreological units, which provided farmers at the block-level free-of-cost weather advisory services, were shut down as the NITI Aayog “misrepresented” their role to justify the decision.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X which claimed that the farm weather advisory offices were shut in March this year as the NITI Aayog “misrepresented” their role and sought privatisation.
“The India Meteorological Department shut down 199 district agro-meteoreological units (DAMUs). These agromet units provided all farmers at the block-level free-of-cost weather advisory services, and crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and storing crops,” he said.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
One more test negative for Nipah virus; 134 fall under high-risk category
Why PM ‘adamantly refusing’ to go to Manipur: Cong ahead of Modi’s US trip
Gambhir has a lot of experience, I am sure he will do great: Dravid
KFC trains employees in sign language
Dhanush’s fourth directorial is titled ‘Idli Kadai’
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
One more test negative for Nipah virus; 134 fall under high-risk category
Bengaluru suffering from apathy of state govt; investors moving away: Goyal
Raid at Mangalore Port: Two child laborers rescued
Court grants conditional bail to BJP MLA Munirathna
Why PM ‘adamantly refusing’ to go to Manipur: Cong ahead of Modi’s US trip
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.