Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | State, Uttarakhand |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to farmers whose agricultural land has been damaged due to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, or river diversions. Under this scheme, a minimum of Rs. 5,000/- and a maximum of Rs. 47,000/- is provided to the beneficiaries.
The scheme “Assistance for Damage to Agricultural Land and Other Losses” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to farmers whose agricultural land has been damaged due to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, avalanches, or river diversions.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Under this scheme, in cases where farmers with agricultural land up to 2 hectares suffer damage and the layer of sand or sediment exceeds 3 inches, financial assistance is provided at the rate of Rs. 18,000/- per hectare for the removal of debris, leveling of land, or repair and restoration of fisheries reservoirs in hilly areas. A minimum of Rs. 2,200/- is payable to each beneficiary under this relief.
- Farmers are provided Rs. 47,000/- per hectare for land damaged due to landslides, avalanches, or river diversions, with a minimum assistance of Rs. 5,000/- payable to each beneficiary.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 80 years
- State
- Uttarakhand
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a farmer/family who has suffered disaster-related losses.
- The beneficiary must not be receiving or have received benefits for the same loss under any other scheme.
- The applicant must have suffered damage to land that they legally own, according to revenue records.
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Application steps
Offline
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.
Questions and answers
Who is eligible to receive assistance under this scheme?
Farmers or families who own agricultural land as per revenue records and have suffered damage due to a natural disaster are eligible.
What is the limit of agricultural land eligible for assistance?
Farmers having agricultural land up to 2 hectares are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.
How much financial assistance is provided for removal of sand, debris, or sediment?
An amount of Rs. 18,000 per hectare is provided for removal of debris or restoration of land, with a minimum of Rs. 2,200 payable to each beneficiary.
What is the assistance amount for land damaged by landslides or avalanches?
For land damaged by landslides, avalanches, or river diversions, Rs. 47,000 per hectare is provided, with a minimum assistance of Rs. 5,000 per beneficiary.
Are fisheries reservoirs covered under this scheme?
Yes. Assistance is provided for removal of debris, depression repair, and restoration of fisheries reservoirs affected by natural disasters.
What is the eligibility condition regarding ownership of land?
The land must be legally owned by the beneficiary as per revenue records to qualify for financial assistance.
Who verifies the damage to agricultural land?
The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form.
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