The government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced comprehensive updates to its financial aid framework for citizens affected by various natural disasters. These revisions significantly increase the compensation provided for the loss of human life, crop destruction, livestock mortality, and structural damage to residential and public properties. By enhancing these relief standards, the administration aims to provide greater support to those impacted by events such as floods, droughts, and heavy rainfall, with the updated provisions expected to benefit more than 10 lakh farmers across the state.
Enhanced Financial Support for Loss of Life and Livestock
A primary component of the updated policy is the doubling of financial assistance for families who lose a loved one during a natural disaster. The compensation for such tragic losses has been raised from 4 lakh rupees to 8 lakh rupees. This adjustment is part of a broader effort to provide meaningful relief to affected families under the guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund. The new compensation structure is retroactive, applying to losses sustained between April 1, 2026, and November 4, 2026.
The government has also expanded its support for the agricultural sector by increasing compensation for livestock mortality. For the loss of large animals, the assistance has been raised from 40,000 rupees to 50,000 rupees. Owners of smaller animals, including sheep, goats, and pigs, will now receive 5,500 rupees, up from the previous 4,000 rupees. Furthermore, compensation for the loss of pack animals like horses and mules has been increased to 25,400 rupees from 20,000 rupees. Poultry farmers are also included in this relief, with the aid per bird rising from 100 rupees to 130 rupees.
Expanded Compensation for Agricultural and Land Damage
Farmers facing crop destruction due to natural calamities will see their compensation rise by 25 to 30 percent under the new standards. For crops in irrigated regions, the rate has been increased to 22,000 rupees per hectare from 17,000 rupees. In rain-fed or non-irrigated areas, the aid has been raised from 8,500 rupees to 11,000 rupees per hectare. For perennial crops and agroforestry, the compensation is now set at 30,000 rupees per hectare, an increase from the previous 22,500 rupees.
Specialized agricultural activities have also received attention. Silk farmers will benefit from higher rates, with compensation for Eri, Mulberry, and Tasar silk production increasing to 7,800 rupees per hectare from 6,000 rupees. Muga silk producers will now receive 9,800 rupees per hectare, up from 7,500 rupees. Additionally, the government has increased the aid for removing silt from agricultural land to 23,000 rupees per hectare. For land rendered unusable due to landslides or avalanches, the compensation has been raised to 60,000 rupees per hectare, up from 47,000 rupees.
Support for Housing and Public Infrastructure Restoration
The updated relief measures extend to the repair and restoration of damaged housing and essential public infrastructure. For residential properties that are completely destroyed in plain regions, the government will provide 1.85 lakh rupees, while the assistance for fully damaged houses in hilly terrains is set at 2.06 lakh rupees. Families whose homes have suffered partial damage in plain areas are eligible for 93,000 rupees in aid.
Public facilities, including educational institutions, are also covered under these new provisions. The government has allocated up to 15.50 lakh rupees for the repair of primary schools. For secondary schools, intermediate colleges, and polytechnic institutions, the aid provision has been set at 26 lakh rupees. Beyond physical assets, the government has ensured that affected families can receive support in relief camps for up to 30 days. In instances of drought, the state has also committed to providing drinking water support for a duration of up to 90 days, ensuring that basic needs are met during prolonged crises.
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