Farmers across the State will now receive compensation from the State Government if their 33 per cent or more crops are damaged due to a natural disaster.
Earlier, the same compensation was valid if more than 50 per cent of the crops were spoiled.
The decision of the amendment was taken by Chief Minister Raman Singh while chairing a Cabinet meeting on June 9 this year.
Informing further about the change, the Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agarwal on Monday said the grants to the landless farmers have been increased.
Also, Agarwal pointed on the fund increment to the farmers for the untimely death of their animals. Earlier, the amount was restricted to Rs 16,400 which is now increased to Rs 30,000.
Moreover, the government has announced to grant funds for bullock carts and farming equipment to the farmers.
Apart from these, farmers involved in floriculture will get financial support from the Government.