Karnataka: Compensation for crop losses from rain hiked

BENGALURU: State government has increased the compensation amount for crop losses due to heavy rains. Compensation for crops in rain-fed areas has been increased from Rs 6,800 to Rs 13,600 per hectare, from Rs 13,500 to Rs 25,000 for irrigated crops, and from Rs 18,000 to Rs 28,000 per hectare for multi-year crops.

As per the State Disaster Response Fund and National Disaster Response Fund norms, the compensation is Rs 6,800 for rain-fed, `13,500 for irrigated and `18,000 per hectare for multi-year crops. The government will provide additional amount for the hike. As per the order on Friday, the hiek in compensation will be for the crop losses due to rains and floods from June 1 to December 31. The compensation in a maximum of two hectares will be given. CM Basavaraj Bommai has asked Deputy Commissioners to submit a report on crop losses.

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