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Agriculture
Uttarakhand CM Announces Relief Package for Hailstorm‑Hit Farmers
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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The chief minister of Uttarakhand announced a relief scheme for farmers whose crops were damaged by a recent hailstorm, outlining immediate assistance and support measures.
The chief minister of Uttarakhand disclosed a government relief package aimed at farmers whose agricultural lands suffered damage during a recent hailstorm. The announcement, made in Dehradun, highlighted that the state will provide immediate financial assistance and input subsidies to help affected cultivators recover.
Details of the scheme include direct cash transfers to eligible farmers, distribution of certified seeds and fertilizers, and expedited processing of insurance claims where applicable. Officials said the measures are intended to mitigate short‑term losses and enable a swift return to normal sowing cycles.
The state agriculture department will coordinate with local panchayats to identify beneficiaries and ensure that relief reaches the most impacted regions within the next two weeks. The chief minister urged farmers to cooperate with officials for smooth implementation of the program.
Details of the scheme include direct cash transfers to eligible farmers, distribution of certified seeds and fertilizers, and expedited processing of insurance claims where applicable. Officials said the measures are intended to mitigate short‑term losses and enable a swift return to normal sowing cycles.
The state agriculture department will coordinate with local panchayats to identify beneficiaries and ensure that relief reaches the most impacted regions within the next two weeks. The chief minister urged farmers to cooperate with officials for smooth implementation of the program.