Jammu Tawi, Nov 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the natural calamity which struck Jammu and Kashmir in August this year posed a tough test for the farming community, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured timely relief by announcing financial assistance in October, well before Diwali

Pertinently, J&K, especially the Jammu region, witnessed massive cloudbursts and flash floods 2 months ago which led to loss of many lives and damage to the property. Farmers were the worst hit as they lost their crops and livestock.

Speaking at the inauguration of annual Jhiri Mela at Marh Sub-Division here, LG Sinha lauded the resilience and determination of J&K’s farmers, describing them as the backbone of the region’s economy.

“Their unwavering spirit in the face of adversity i

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