Gujarat govt announces ₹240 cr relief package for Biparjoy-affected farmers

Cyclone Biparjoy that hit the districts of Kutch and Banaskantha last month

farmers will be eligible for a compensation of ₹1.25 lakh per hectare

Updated: Jul 15th, 2023


The Gujarat government has unveiled a relief package worth ₹240 cr for farmers who suffered losses in the aftermath of Cyclone Biparjoy that hit the districts of Kutch and Banaskantha last month. 

The relief package encompasses financial aid to address the damage incurred by standing crops, plants, and trees, which affected approximately 1.30 lakh hectares of land in Kutch and Banaskantha. The cyclone caused the complete uprooting or partial destruction of numerous fruit trees during its landfall.

As per the government’s statement, farmers who experienced losses ranging from 10-33% of their perennial horticulture crops or trees will get an assistance of ₹25,000 per hectare.

If the damage exceeds 33% of their total perennial horticulture crops or trees, farmers will be eligible for a compensation of ₹1.25 lakh per hectare, with a maximum limit of two hectares.

To avail the compensation, farmers whose names have been included in the survey teams’ list must submit applications to the respective taluka development officer. 

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