Baramulla, May 23 -- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday visited hailstorm-affected areas of Rafiabad in Baramulla district to assess damage caused to crops and orchards due to recent inclement weather.
During the visit, the Minister conducted on-the-spot inspections of affected agricultural fields and orchards where standing crops and fruit-bearing plants suffered extensive damage following the recent hailstorm.
He interacted with farmers, orchardists and local residents, who apprised him of the losses incurred and sought immediate government intervention.
Expressing concern over the hardships faced by the farming community, Javid Dar ...