January 3rd 2025.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, made an important announcement during the 'Krushi Odisha Conclave 2025' held in Bhubaneswar. He declared the unseasonal rain that occurred in December last year as a "natural calamity". This decision was made in order to provide relief to the farmers who suffered crop damage due to this unforeseen weather event. The Chief Minister stated that farmers who lost 33% or more of their crops will be eligible for assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund, following the guidelines in the relief code.
The Chief Minister informed that an estimated amount of Rs 291 crore will be disbursed from the state disaster response fund to aid the affected farmers. He also mentioned that unseasonal rain was not previously recognized as a natural calamity in the state, but considering the damage to crops and the plight of the farmers, the government has decided to include it in the list. This step will facilitate the disbursement of compensation to the affected farmers.
The Chief Minister further shared that according to reports from district collectors, a total of 6,66,720 farmers have reported a loss of 33% or more of their crops due to the rain that occurred between December 20th and 28th. As per the guidelines, these farmers will receive financial assistance of approximately Rs 291.59 crore as compensation for their losses. The untimely weather event has caused damage to crops on around 2,26,791 hectares of agricultural land, as reported by the Chief Minister.
This declaration of unseasonal rain as a natural calamity in Odisha is a significant step towards providing relief to the affected farmers. The Chief Minister assured that the government is committed to supporting the farming community and will continue to take necessary measures to mitigate the impact of such natural calamities in the future. The 'Krushi Odisha Conclave 2025' was an opportunity to discuss and address the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in the state and the government's plans to boost the growth of this vital sector.
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