Haryana Chief Minister Releases Rs. 52 Crore Crop Loss Compensation to 22,617 Farmers

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released over Rs. 52 crore as crop loss compensation to 22,617 farmers whose crops were damaged due to hailstorms and heavy rains during the 2024-25 rabi crop cycle. The compensation was calculated based on the crop damage data collected through the "Kshatipurti portal," which was operational from December 2024 to March 2025. This initiative aimed to support affected farming communities across 15 districts in the state, including Ambala, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Mewat, Palwal, Rewari, Rohtak, and Yamunanagar.

Key Takeaways:

  • The crop compensation was calculated based on the crop damage data collected through the "Kshatipurti portal" operational from December 2024 to March 2025.
  • The assessment covered 57,485-acre land, and physical verification found about 22,617 farmers eligible for compensation.
  • The amounts of compensation were calculated based on the affected area verified and in accordance with government norms for disaster relief.
  • The highest compensation amount was received by Rewari district, followed by Mahendergarh, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Charkhi Dadri, and Bhiwani.
  • The new official website of the revenue and disaster management department was launched, aiming to ensure transparency and eliminate scope of leakages.
  • The Haryana Large Scale Mapping Project (HaLSMP) and the Modern Revenue Record Rooms (MRRR) project aim to safeguard essential land data from both natural and man-made disruptions.
  • Shaheed Udham Singh will be honored by renaming a village, allotting a plot to Kamboj Sabha, and considering a government ayurvedic college and hospital in his name.

Statistics:

  • Rs. 52 crore crop loss compensation was released to 22,617 farmers.
  • 57,485-acre land was found eligible for compensation through physical verification.
  • The "Kshatipurti portal" was operational from December 2024 to March 2025.
  • The highest compensation amount was received by Rewari district (Rs. 20 crore), Mahendergarh (Rs. 10.74 crore), Jhajjar (Rs. 8.33 crore), Gurugram (Rs. 4.07 crore), Charkhi Dadri (Rs. 3.67 crore), and Bhiwani (Rs. 2.24 crore).

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini releases over Rs 52 crore as crop loss compensation to 22,617 farmers," August 1.