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The lost at Chamarajanagar district stands at Rs 9.65 lakh as rain damaged crops grown on 143 hectares. He said: “In Mysuru district, 54 hectares of land has been damaged due to rain, affecting crops to the tune of Rs 3.52 lakh. The respective DCs should submit report every week, and should conduct video conference on rain damages twice a week,” he said.Speaking at the meeting, agriculture minister N H Shivashankara Reddy clarified that there is no shortage of seeds and fertilizers. The government is contemplating on adopting Israel model of water management.”Reacting to the government’s promise of waiving farmers’ loan, Reddy said that the issue will be reflected in the coming budget. “DCs should not take leave till the monsoon ends..