Yogi Adityanath,Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
The chief minister reviewed the situation arising from rainfall in the western districts of the state and issued instructions to the administration to ensure timely relief to affected farmers.
LUCKNOW:Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday issued directives for immediate assessment of the damage caused to crops in light of the rainfall in the western part of the state, the government said in a statement.
“District magistrates must go out in the field to ensure an immediate assessment of the damage being caused to crops. The relief commissioner shall maintain direct coordination with field-level officials,” Adityanath directed.
He also instructed that upon receiving the assessment of the crop damage, arrangements must be ensured for the timely distribution of compensation.
The chief minister reviewed the situation arising from rainfall in the western districts of the state and issued instructions to the administration to ensure timely relief to affected farmers.
Taking note of the rain-related situation in western Uttar Pradesh, CM Adityanath directed district magistrates to visit affected areas and conduct an immediate assessment of crop damage in the fields.
He further instructed the state’s relief commissioner to maintain direct coordination with field-level officials to monitor the situation closely. The chief minister emphasised that once the assessment reports of crop damage are received, arrangements must be made to ensure the timely distribution of compensation to farmers whose crops have suffered losses due to the rainfall.
Officials have been asked to ensure that surveys and damage assessments are conducted promptly so that eligible farmers can receive financial assistance without delay. The state government has earlier issued similar instructions following unseasonal rains, emphasising quick assessment and relief for affected farmers