"A total of 2,60,000 hectors paddy crops were lost in the state during the recent rains. Nearly 6,000 hectors of fish and prawn cultures were damaged due to rains. The state government will give full support to farmers who have lost the crops," he told reporters.
The minster took part in the Telugu Desam Party's 'Jan Chaitanya Yatra' in Gudivada Town of Krishna district.
"The AP government will distribute seeds on subsidy price to all farmers. A Central team will arrive tomorrow to assess the crop loss," Rao, also the in-charge Minister for Krishna district, added.
Rao further said that he along with state Home Minister Chinarajappa will visit Delhi on December 10 and ask help for the state.
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