Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Farmers, Rural Families |
| Level | State, Jharkhand |
| Field | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| How to apply | Online - via CSC |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme aims to provide relief and financial assistance to families affected by drought in designated areas. The scheme ensures financial security, livelihood support, and basic resources for drought-hit communities.
The “Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme” was launched by the Department of Home, Jail and Disaster Management, Government of Jharkhand. The Jharkhand government has declared 226 blocks across 22 districts (excluding East Singhbhum and Simdega) as drought-affected. Each farmer family in these blocks will receive an advance drought relief assistance. The scheme aims to provide immediate financial relief to over 30 lakh farmer families impacted by drought.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Financial assistance of Rs. 3,500/- per affected farmer family.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 80 years
- Residence
- Rural
- State
- Jharkhand
- The applicant should be a farmer.
- The farmer’s crops should be damaged due to drought.
- The families should be residing officially declared drought-hit areas.
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Application steps
Online - via CSC
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Questions and answers
What is the Jharkhand Drought Relief Scheme?
It is a state government scheme providing financial assistance to farmer families in drought-affected areas.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Farmers residing in one of the 226 drought-affected blocks in Jharkhand.
How much financial aid is provided?
Each eligible farmer family receives Rs. 3,500 as immediate drought relief.
Which areas are covered under the scheme?
22 districts in Jharkhand, excluding East Singhbhum and Simdega, with 226 affected blocks.
Is this scheme applicable for non-farmer families?
No, it is exclusively for farmer families affected by drought.
What is the purpose of the scheme?
To provide immediate financial assistance to mitigate the economic impact of drought on farmers.
What role does the agricultural department play?
It assesses drought conditions and ensures the disbursement of relief funds.
How many farmers are expected to benefit from the scheme?
Over 30,00,000/- farmer families are estimated to benefit from this scheme.
Are there any income criteria for applying?
Preference is given to families below the poverty line or with limited income.
What role does local administration play in the scheme?
Local administration is responsible for application processing, verification, and resource distribution.
Official portal and guidelines
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Apply on msry.jharkhand.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Official Website msry.jharkhand.gov.in
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