Due to the continuous rain for two to three days, the agricultural work has accelerated. The activity of farmers in the fields has increased. Here, the farmers were waiting for the first monsoon, but the monsoon knocked in the state only on June 10. Farmers had earlier expected that the monsoon would come after June 15. Accordingly, preparations for farming were started. But, soon after the onset of monsoon and heavy rains brought a smile to the faces of the farmers. Let us tell you that most of the farmers of the state depend on rain. Now plowing the fields with oxen traditionally including tractors are engaged in the work.
Farmers’ preparations were from June 15
Farmer leader Parasnath Sahu, a resident of Arang block, said that like every year, farmers are eagerly waiting for the monsoon. This year, there is a wave of happiness among the farmers due to the onset of monsoon in Chhattisgarh. Due to the heavy rains across the state, agriculture work will get faster. Farmers are heading towards the fields. He says that the farmers were expecting the monsoon to come on June 15.
Let us tell you that many big committees like Bhansoj, Nara, Paloud are still kept in Raipur district. Where there is a complaint about the picker of paddy. Here in Raipur district this year, four lakh 68 thousand 276 metric tonnes of paddy have been purchased from registered farmers in support price.