- Telangana connects the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to farm restoration for farmers affected by floods.
- Floods damaged 60,000 acres across 29 districts; the government starts land repair and crop restoration under the employment guarantee.
- Work limits and payment rules under MGNREGA are set to remove sand and prepare land, helping farmers maintain their livelihoods.
Telangana has taken an important step by linking the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with efforts to restore farmland and support farmers affected by recent floods. This connection aims to provide jobs while fixing farmland damaged by heavy rains. The scheme focuses on repairing flood-hit lands, so farmers can start farming again and support their families.
The Telangana government has seen the need to link the employment guarantee scheme with farming activities, especially after the recent floods. By combining MGNREGA with farm restoration, the state makes sure farmers get both financial help and support to fix their lands. This way, farmers get jobs and their farmland can become productive again.
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Effect of Recent Floods on Farmland and Crops
Heavy rains in Telangana have badly damaged crops and farmland across the state. Around 60,000 acres of farmland in 29 districts have been affected by floods. The damage includes soil erosion and sand deposits, making the land unsuitable for farming right away. This has put farmers’ livelihoods in danger, creating an urgent need for repair and support.
Government Steps to Restore Flood-Damaged Farmland
In response, the Telangana government, through the Panchayati Raj Department, has asked district collectors to start restoration work on flood-hit lands. The focus is on removing sand and soil deposits and getting the land ready for farming again. These efforts match the Agriculture Department’s request to protect farmers’ livelihoods and make sure damaged lands become productive quickly.
Guidelines Under MGNREGA for Farm Restoration
The Panchayati Raj Department has given clear guidelines for carrying out this work under MGNREGA. Key points include:
- Work can be done on up to 2 acres of farmland per farmer with a job card.
- A maximum of 750 cubic meters of sand can be removed from each acre.
- Payment will be made for moving soil and sand up to a distance of 3 kilometers.
These rules make sure the restoration work is organized, fair, and helpful to farmers while following the employment guarantee scheme.
How Farmers Benefit from Employment and Land Repair
By linking MGNREGA to farm work, Telangana gives flood-affected farmers much-needed job opportunities during a tough time. This approach not only helps farmers earn wages but also fixes their farmland, allowing them to start farming again quickly. The combined focus on jobs and land repair strengthens rural livelihoods and supports the state’s farming economy.
If you are a farmer affected by floods in Telangana, you can benefit from this scheme by registering under MGNREGA and joining the restoration work. For more details, you can contact your local Panchayati Raj office or visit the official Telangana government website at https://www.telangana.gov.in.