January 7th 2025.
The state of Odisha has announced that all farmers affected by the recent unseasonal rain will receive their much-needed input assistance within the next five days. This comes as a relief to many, as the Revenue and Disaster Management Department has already distributed a significant amount of Rs 292 crore to the district collectors.
According to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, the process of disbursing financial aid to the affected farmers has already begun. He also mentioned that in some areas, people have already received their funds in accordance with the Odisha Relief Code.
The minister further explained that farmers who have suffered a loss of 33% or more of their crops due to the unseasonal rain between December 22 and December 28 will receive assistance at the rate of Rs 15,000 per hectare for irrigated land and Rs 7,500 for non-irrigated land. This estimation was determined by the district collectors, and the assistance will be provided accordingly.
Pujari also shared that farmers in 14 districts have been impacted by the unseasonal rain, and there have been reports of partial damage to farmland and crops in two additional districts. This has affected over 6.66 lakh farmers and caused damage to crops spanning over 2.26 lakh hectares of land.
The state government is working tirelessly to ensure that all affected farmers receive the necessary assistance to recover from their losses. The quick response and distribution of funds by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department is a testament to their dedication and commitment to helping those in need during this challenging time. Let us hope that the situation improves for the farmers in Odisha, and they can continue their livelihoods without further obstacles.
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