Date:08/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/12/08/stories/2007120852112100.htm

Back Compensation for crop loss

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 7

The Kerala Government has sanctioned Rs 14.62 crore as compensation to farmers who suffered crop loss during the monsoon rains. The compensation has been fixed for each district based on the norms evolved by the Centre, according to the Revenue Minister, Mr K. P. Rajendarn. As per the package, Wayanad district will get Rs 3.40 crore; Thrissur (Rs 2.36 crore); Kozhikode (Rs 2 crore); Malappuram (Rs 1.52 crore); Palakkad (Rs 1.33 crore); Alappuzha (Rs 1 crore); Kannur (Rs 84 lakh); Idukki (Rs 67 lakh); Ernakulam (Rs 42 lakh); Kollam (Rs 33 lakh); Pathanamthitta (Rs 32 lakh); Kasargod (Rs 20 lakh); and Kottayam (Rs 15.5 lakh). - Our Bureau