The Chhattisgarh Government will be providing financial assistance to the tune of around Rs 1959.47 crore to farmers affected by drought in the State.
Following the directives of the CM, the concerned authority has accomplished task of calculating amount to be given as assistance under different provisions, officials stated. Financial assistance of Rs 1959.47 crore will be given under provision of Revenue Book Circular (6-4) for crop loss and in form of revenue exemptions.
As per the provision of Revenue Book Circular (6-4) for crop loss, financial assistance worth Rs 700 crore will be distributed among 10,28,378 farmers, said officials, adding that distribution of financial assistance has already started in drought-hit districts. Notably, Raman Singh has announced to exempt farmers from land Revenue and Irrigation tax for financial year 2015-16.
Around 24,18011 affected farmers will be exempted from paying tax to the tune of around Rs 2.65 crore, informed Revenue and Disaster Management Department and added that irrigation tax amounting to Rs 15.54 crore of around 69,06,55 farmers will be waived.
In public interest, the Government has ensured storage of one quintal of rice in each drought-hit villages. The move is going to bring additional financial burden of Rs 2.10 crore on the Exchequer. Similarly, Rs 300 crore will be disbursed to farmers covered under National Crop Insurance Scheme. On the directives of the CM, efforts are on to ensure 200 working days to labourers under MNREGA which was earlier 150 days.