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Assistance for Damage to Agricultural Land and Other Losses

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to farmers whose agricultural land has been damaged due to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, or river diversions. Under this scheme, a minimum of ₹5,000/- and a maximum of ₹47,000/- is provided to the beneficiaries.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Assistance for Damage to Agricultural Land and Other Losses is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to farmers whose agricultural land has been damaged due to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, or river diversions.

Benefits

₹18.0K

  • Under this scheme, in cases where farmers with agricultural land up to 2 hectares suffer damage and the layer of sand or sediment exceeds 3 inches, financial assistance is provided at the rate of ₹18,000/- per hectare for the removal of debris, leveling of land, or repair and restoration of fisheries reservoirs in hilly areas. A minimum of ₹2,200/- is payable to each beneficiary under this relief.
  • Farmers are provided ₹47,000/- per hectare for land damaged due to landslides, avalanches, or river diversions, with a minimum assistance of ₹5,000/- payable to each beneficiary.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must be a farmer/family who has suffered disaster-related losses.

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    The beneficiary must not be receiving or have received benefits for the same loss under any other scheme.

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    The applicant must have suffered damage to land that they legally own, according to revenue records.

Required Documents

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    Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
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    Other supporting documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.