CM Mohan Charan Majhi Announces Rs 1,000 Crore Special Package for Flood-Hit Districts in Odisha
The package includes loan conversion, crop subsidies and compensation for livestock, boats and fishing nets as 9.4 lakh people are affected.
- On Tuesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for six districts, including Balasore and Jajpur, with additional funds to follow detailed damage assessments.
- Odisha received around 1,100 mm of rainfall since June, 34% above normal and the highest in 25 years, triggering floods across 74 blocks and 1,381 villages affecting nearly 9.40 lakh people.
- Agricultural subsidies support farmers with 33% or more crop damage: Rs 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated land, Rs 17,000 for irrigated land, and Rs 22,500 for 12-month crops. Artisans receive Rs 5,000 for equipment replacement.
- Authorities evacuated more than 3.70 lakh people to 550 relief camps. The government deployed 45 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 8 National Disaster Response Force teams, and 65 Fire Services teams for rescue operations.
- The government will release additional funds after detailed damage assessments, while planning long-term infrastructure improvements including permanent embankments and improved drainage systems. Health authorities remain on high alert to prevent waterborne diseases.
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Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 1,000-crore special relief package for flood-affected people
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000-crore special assistance package for people affected by the recent floods in the state. The package has been announced based on a preliminary assessment of the damage, and the assistance may be enhanced following a detailed and final assessment. The announcement came after Chief Minister Majhi visited flood-affected areas of Jajpur and Bhadrak districts and reviewed the s…
Odisha Floods: CM Mohan Majhi Announces Rs 1,000 Crore Relief Package for Six Districts
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Under the special package for flood-hit areas, farmers whose crops suffered damage in non-irrigated areas will be provided Rs 8,500 per hectare, while those in irrigated areas will receive Rs 17,000 per hectare. Assistance for damage to perennial crops has been fixed at Rs 22,500 per hectare. India News | Odisha Floods: CM Mohan Majhi Announces Rs 1,000 Crore Relief Package for Six Districts.
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Odisha Floods:</strong> A major step has been taken by the government to help the flood victims in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an assistance amount of Rs 1,000 crore for the flood-affected people. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reiterated that ensuring the safety of the flood-affected people and providing them necessary assistance at the earliest is the top p…
Odisha floods: CM Majhi announces Rs 1,000 crore relief package as 9.4 lakh affected
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000 crore package for Odisha's flood-hit districts. The move widens support for evacuees, farmers and other affected families as recovery continues.
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