Karnataka seeks Rs 197 crore to conduct a research for areca nut crop disease in India

Published 2023년 2월 28일

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The Karnataka state government has approached the Centre for financial support to the tune of Rs 197 crore to carry out research and control measures for the yellow leaf disease impacting arecanut crops. This request follows an expert committee's recommendation after observing the disease's spread in the state. Last year, a group of BJP leaders from the Malnad region met the Union Agriculture Minister, highlighting the urgent need for scientific investigation and practical solutions to contain the disease. The disease has so far affected approximately 20,000 hectares, putting the survival of areca crops at risk and threatening the livelihoods of around 50 lakh people.

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The Karnataka government has requested the Centre to sanction Rs 197 crore to conduct research and control the yellow leaf disease in the arecanut crop in the state. An expert committee, set up by the Union Ministry of Agriculture which visited disease-hit areas in the state recently, has said in-depth research is required to control the disease. Last year, a delegation, comprising BJP leaders from the Malnad region led by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and requested him to depute a team of scientists to study the disease and suggest remedial measures. Also Read | Frost, heat-wave hit India's rapeseed crop, dent yields For the last few days, leaf spot disease is spreading like wildfire and has affected close to crops grown in 20,000 hectares in the state. Since the disease spreads in wind, there is all likelihood that the disease may spread to more areas in a short period in the coming ...

Source: Deccan Herald