Punjab govt releases Rs 416 crore as compensation for cotton farmers affected by pink bollworm attack

The Punjab government released Rs 416 crore in compensation to cotton farmers affected by the pink bollworm attack on Saturday.

The Punjab government has announced the release of a grant worth over Rs 416 crore to compensate cotton farmers and labourers for crop damage caused by the ‘pink bollworm’ attack.

State Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Aruna Chaudhary and Agriculture Minister Randeep Singh Nabha made the announcement at a joint press conference at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh on Saturday.