Chandrapur: Kharif crop damage assessments have been completed in 1,551 of the 1,579 villages across the 12 talukas initially declared drought-hit in Chandrapur district. According to the district administration’s progress report dated Oct 16, the exercise has covered 98.23% of the villages.The assessment covers 3,94,528.93 hectares and 3,15,394 landholders, accounting for 93.61% of the total potential area of 4,21,461.58 hectares and 94.12% of the 3,35,104 landholders identified in these talukas. With panchnamas pending in just 28 villages, the administration is working to complete the remaining assessments and finalise the records.Mul, Saoli, Nagbhid and Pombhurna have achieved 100% progress in village coverage, crop area assessment and landholder registration.Chimur has completed panchnamas in all 259 villages, covering 59,661.30 hectares, while landholder registration stands at 97.42%. Sindewahi has completed assessments in 114 of its 115 villages, with crop area and landholder records fully updated.Bhadravati has completed panchnamas in 149 of its 162 villages. Crop area assessment stands at 85.82%, while landholder registration has reached 72.10%. Korpana and Gondpipri have completed village-level panchnamas, with crop area documentation at 73.46% and 79.19%, respectively. Rajura has also completed village coverage, with crop area assessment and landholder registration at 90.45% and 92.24%, respectively.The secretary (agriculture) is reviewing progress daily, and officials have been directed to update the data by 5pm each day. Assessment work in three more talukas declared drought-hit recently began a few days ago. Their progress is not reflected in the Oct 16 figures.Assessment progress in 12 talukasTotal villages: 1,579Panchnamas completed: 1,551Villages pending: 28Village coverage: 98.23%Area recorded: 3,94,528.93 hectaresArea-wise progress: 93.61%Landholders recorded: 3,15,394Landholder-wise progress: 94.12%
