Jammu, Sept. 19 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu to assess the crop losses faced by the farmers. He said that the central government will spare no effort in providing assistance to farmers.

Addressing reporters here Chouhan said, "Today, I have come to Jammu and Kashmir as a humble servant of the people and farmers. The recent natural disaster has caused extensive damage to crops. A central government team was also sent here. But I felt the need to personally witness the farmers' losses. I should discuss and interact with the affected farmers. And then, with the Prime Minister's blessings, we will spare no effort in providing whatever assistance we can to the farmers....