In an attempt to extend help to farmers of the State, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav issued directives to district officials to personally enquire about reports of farmers committing suicide and send the reports to the Government so that the required help could be extended.
“In case of farmers committing suicide, the District Magistrate should personally enquire about the tragedy and if it is related to the unseasonal rain, it should be reported to the Government immediately,” Yadav said in his communication to district officials on Friday. He said the Government is committed to solving the problems of the farmers.
Chief Minister has so far released Rs200 crore as relief for the farmers who lost their crops in the unseasonal rains and hailstorm. Kin of the farmers, who committed suicide, have been given Rs5 lakh financial assistance.
The CM has also announced an additional compensation of Rs2 lakh for the family of these farmers from Contingency Fund besides orders have been issued to stop revenue realization in villages affected by rain. Government records say that 25 districts have been affected by the recent rain. Principal Secretary-rank officials have been nominated to disburse compensation among the affected farmers.