In Visavadar’s Ishwariya village, 42-year-old Shailesh Savaliya consumed poison after his groundnut and tur crops were destroyed. He feared he could not recover from the losses. Similar tragedies occurred in Rajkot, Vinchhiya, Bhavnagar, and Devbhoomi Dwarka, where farmers chose the same desperate step.

The state government announced a ₹10,000-crore relief package, but farmers say they have not received any payments yet. Long queues, server issues, and delays in issuing land documents like 7/12 and 8-A have added to their frustration. Many complain about unfair deductions in groundnut bag weights during procurement, costing them hundreds of rupees per bag.

Meanwhile, a fertiliser shortage in North Gujarat, including Patan and Bhabhar, has created new challenges ahead of the Rabi season. Farmers wait for hours outside depots for limited stock, unsure how they will continue cultivation.

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Meanwhile, the Central Government will release the 21st installment of the PM Kisan Yojana on November 19. Each eligible farmer will receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts. As the release date approaches, agriculture officers are verifying beneficiary data to ensure error-free disbursement.

Additionally, the state government plans to deposit ₹5,000 under Annadata Sukhibhava for every eligible farmer. Therefore, each beneficiary will get a total of ₹7,000. Sources indicate that the release may take place either on the same day as PM-Kisan funds or the following day, depending on administrative clearances.

Approximately 47 lakh farmers will benefit from the combined financial support. The government expects that this financial relief will help farmers purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other essential crop inputs. Authorities also urged farmers to link active bank accounts with Aadhaar and ensure no documentation issues remain.

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The rise is largely attributed to continuous and widespread rainfall over the past several months. Officials said groundwater recharge has been particularly strong in districts that received steady showers since the beginning of the monsoon. The improvement is seen as a positive sign for agriculture and drinking water availability.

In August alone, the state recorded 721 mm of rainfall against the normal 574 mm. This represents an excess of 26 percent compared to the average. The above-normal rainfall contributed directly to the boost in groundwater levels, reversing the earlier concerns of depletion in many areas.

Experts say sustained rainfall patterns have not only enhanced water tables but also reduced the stress on irrigation projects. With better availability of groundwater, farmers are expected to benefit during the upcoming Rabi season. The government has expressed confidence that this rise will help stabilize water supply across rural and urban Telangana.

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