In a decisive response to the widespread agricultural devastation caused by Cyclone Remal, Jharkhand's Agriculture Minister, Badal Patralekh, has unveiled a dual-pronged strategy to support the state's farming community. The minister has directed immediate action on both insurance claims and state-provided compensation to alleviate the suffering of affected cultivators.
Swift Government Action
Minister Patralekh has taken personal charge of the situation, conducting aerial surveys of the worst-hit regions to assess the extensive damage to standing crops. The cyclone's fury has left farmers across multiple districts facing significant losses, threatening their livelihoods.
Insurance Claims Process Activated
The agriculture department has been instructed to expedite the insurance claim process for all eligible farmers. "We are ensuring that every farmer covered under crop insurance schemes receives their entitled compensation without unnecessary delays," stated Minister Patralekh.
State Compensation for Non-Insured Farmers
Recognizing that not all farmers have insurance coverage, the minister announced parallel state compensation measures. "For those not covered by insurance policies, the state government will provide appropriate compensation through its own relief mechanisms," he assured during a press briefing in Ranchi.
Comprehensive Damage Assessment Underway
Ground teams from the agriculture department have been mobilized across affected districts to conduct thorough damage assessments. The evaluation includes:
- Extent of crop destruction across different regions
- Number of affected farmers in each district
- Types of crops damaged and their growth stages
- Infrastructure damage to agricultural properties
Farmer-Centric Approach
The relief measures demonstrate the government's commitment to standing with farmers during natural calamities. "Our farmers are the backbone of our state's economy, and it is our duty to support them during such challenging times," emphasized the Agriculture Minister.
The timely intervention aims to prevent financial ruin for thousands of farming families and ensure they can recover sufficiently for the next planting season. The government's proactive stance has been welcomed by agricultural communities across Jharkhand as they begin the difficult task of rebuilding after Cyclone Remal's destructive passage.
