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.
About This Scheme
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
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Required Documents
- ✦Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
- ✦Other supporting documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹18.0K