Agriculture minister calls for prompt field assessment of crop losses

On 24 September, Akashvani reported that Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane had directed officials to complete crop-loss assessments promptly. During visits to Daund, Baramati and Indapur in Pune district, he reviewed crops and water availability and interacted with farmers. The report emphasised field inspections rather than reliance on statistics alone, together with preparations for drinking water and livestock fodder. It did not announce individual compensation awards.