Rain, hailstorm: CM for crop damage relief within 24 hrs

THE SURVEY REPORTS MUST BE UPLOADED ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PORTAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday instructed officials to promptly conduct a survey to assess the damage caused to farmers' crops due to rain and hailstorm at various places across Uttar Pradesh, including state capital, late on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

He directed all DMs, SDMs, and tehsildars to visit the affected areas immediately and carry out a detailed survey. The survey report should be submitted to the government so that compensation can be disbursed directly to the farmers' accounts within 24 hours.

Yogi said there should be no negligence in the compensation process. He warned that strict action will be taken against any officer found neglecting their duties.

Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi said "The Yogi government is fully committed to supporting the affected farmers. District officials have been asked to expedite damage assessments so that relief can be disbursed without delay."