The State Government on Wednesday gave assurance in the Chhattisgarh Assembly that all assistance will be provided to farmers affected by the hailstorm in several parts of the State.
A statement in this connection was issued by Revenue, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Prem Prakash Pandey in the House.
In his statement, the Minister said that information about light rainfall along with hailstorm was received from various parts of the State during the past one week.
According to preliminary information, rain coupled with hailstorm was recorded in Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Kawardha, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Korba, Surguja, Koriya and Jashpur district. The sudden turn in weather may affect the standing Rabi crops.
He further said that in the interest of farmers, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors have been directed to undertake extensive survey of crop damage due to hailstorm in areas under their respective jurisdiction. Moreover, officials have also been asked to ensure compensation to farmers who faced 33 per cent crop loss as per the provision of Revenue Circular Book (6-4).
Since, there is possibility of partial damage to houses, district collectors have been asked to carry out survey of property damage and provide necessary assistance as per the provision, said the Minister.