Uttar Pradesh government increases disaster compensation for farmers and victims
The state government has doubled death compensation to Rs 8 lakh and raised payouts for crop and livestock losses.
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced higher financial assistance for those affected by natural calamities, according to India TV. The revised relief framework will cover losses occurring between April 1 and November 4, 2026, under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
Under the new rules, families of individuals who die during natural disasters will receive Rs 8 lakh, up from the previous Rs 4 lakh. More than 10 lakh farmers across the state are expected to benefit from these changes.
Compensation for crop damage has risen by 25 to 30 per cent. For irrigated land, the rate moved from Rs 17,000 to Rs 22,000 per hectare, while rain-fed land assistance rose from Rs 8,500 to Rs 11,000 per hectare. Perennial crops and agroforestry payouts increased from Rs 22,500 to Rs 30,000 per hectare.
Livestock assistance has also been adjusted. Payouts for large animals increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000, while small animals like goats and sheep will receive Rs 5,500 instead of Rs 4,000. Poultry farmers will now get Rs 130 per chicken, up from Rs 100.
The government has expanded relief to include infrastructure. Families with completely destroyed houses in plain areas will receive Rs 1.85 lakh, while those in hilly regions will get Rs 2.06 lakh. Repair assistance for primary schools has been set at up to Rs 15.50 lakh.