Rs 3,448 Cr Flood Relief for AP, Telangana: Chouhan
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Sep 06, 2024 18:54
India's Agriculture Minister announces Rs 3,448 crore immediate assistance to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under SDRF to mitigate flood damage.
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Sep 6 (PTI) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced an immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore to mitigate the impact of floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Chouhan, who is in Telangana today after reviewing the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, said: "No one needs to be disappointed. We are working to provide immediate help".
Presently, the arrangement is being made to provide immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), which also includes the central government's share, he said.
After providing immediate assistance, the government will think about making available fertilisers and seeds to farmers for the next crop, he added.
The minister also assured the farming community that the Centre will provide appropriate compensation after the assessment of the crop damage.
"We will ask the banks not to recover loans from farmers in times of crisis," he added.
Chouhan conducted an aerial survey of crop damage in flood-hit areas of Meenavalu, Peddagopavaram, Mannur, and Kattleru, of Telangana. He also met people in Khammam and discussed their problems, an official statement said.
The minister mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concerned about the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Chouhan, who is in Telangana today after reviewing the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, said: "No one needs to be disappointed. We are working to provide immediate help".
Presently, the arrangement is being made to provide immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), which also includes the central government's share, he said.
After providing immediate assistance, the government will think about making available fertilisers and seeds to farmers for the next crop, he added.
The minister also assured the farming community that the Centre will provide appropriate compensation after the assessment of the crop damage.
"We will ask the banks not to recover loans from farmers in times of crisis," he added.
Chouhan conducted an aerial survey of crop damage in flood-hit areas of Meenavalu, Peddagopavaram, Mannur, and Kattleru, of Telangana. He also met people in Khammam and discussed their problems, an official statement said.
The minister mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concerned about the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Source: PTI
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