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Agriculture
Bihar likely to seek ₹250 crore from Centre for crop damage relief
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 01:17 AM
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Bihar is expected to approach the Centre seeking ₹250 crore as assistance to compensate for crop damage suffered by farmers.
Bihar is likely to demand ₹250 crore from the Centre as financial assistance to address crop damage reported in the state. The move comes as authorities assess the extent of losses faced by farmers due to adverse conditions affecting standing crops.
The state is expected to formally approach the central government with the relief request, seeking funds to support affected agricultural households. The proposed demand reflects the administration's effort to provide timely compensation and mitigate the economic impact on the farming community.
Officials indicate that the assistance, if approved, would be directed towards rehabilitation measures for cultivators who suffered losses. The state's pitch to the Centre underscores the significance of central support in managing agricultural distress.
The state is expected to formally approach the central government with the relief request, seeking funds to support affected agricultural households. The proposed demand reflects the administration's effort to provide timely compensation and mitigate the economic impact on the farming community.
Officials indicate that the assistance, if approved, would be directed towards rehabilitation measures for cultivators who suffered losses. The state's pitch to the Centre underscores the significance of central support in managing agricultural distress.