Uttar Pradesh CM Orders Support for Farmers Amid Unseasonal Rainfall
UP CM directs officials to assist farmers amid unseasonal rain; Met issues thundershower alert
Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to assist farmers affected by unseasonal rainfall. He emphasized prompt assessments and compensation for crop damage, urging immediate action to minimize the impact on agriculture across the state.
- 01CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to assist farmers impacted by unseasonal rains.
- 02District magistrates must report on the adverse effects of rainfall.
- 03Compensation for losses must be processed within 24 hours.
- 04Farmers can report crop losses and are advised to utilize insurance.
- 05Weather forecasts indicate continued rainfall and thunderstorms in the region.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed administrative officials to assist farmers suffering from the recent unseasonal rainfall affecting the state. He requested district magistrates to provide reports on the impact of the rains, which have been detrimental to both standing and harvested crops. Adityanath emphasized that all necessary steps must be taken to mitigate the weather's effects and ensure that compensation for any losses, whether human or livestock, is processed within 24 hours. He warned that negligence in this matter would not be tolerated. Officials are tasked with conducting immediate assessments of crop damage, and the revenue and agriculture departments, along with insurance companies, are to collaborate on joint surveys to expedite compensation for affected farmers. Farmers are encouraged to report their crop losses and can register complaints regarding insured crops within 72 hours through a toll-free number. The weather department has forecasted further rain and thundershowers across various districts, including Lucknow, which recorded 16 mm of rainfall on Saturday.
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The government's swift response aims to alleviate the financial burden on farmers affected by crop damage, ensuring they receive timely support and compensation.
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