Early Times Report
Lucknow, Feb 21: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday distributed compensation worth ₹285 crore to 2.51 lakh farmers under ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna’ (Kharif-2025). He also provided financial assistance amounting to ₹175 crore to 3,500 beneficiary families under ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojna’.
CM laid foundation stones for Deputy Director of Agriculture offices and Soil Testing Laboratories in Baghpat, Shamli, Kasganj and Bhadohi, a 50 bed hostel building at the Government Land Conservation Centre in Mauranipur, Jhansi and a Smart Agriculture Bureau Studio unit in Lucknow.
Extending greetings on the occasion of Holi, CM Yogi assured farmers that the double-engine government is standing firmly with them. He expressed confidence that ‘Annadata Kisaan’ would continue contributing to the prosperity of the state through advanced farming practices.
CM Yogi said, “Just a day earlier, UP government’s budget for 2026-27 is being passed. Inspired by the Prime Minister, the budget includes numerous schemes for youth, women, farmers and the poor.” He stated that when the budget is implemented, benefits are transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
“Today, with the press of a single button, ₹460 crore is being transferred directly into farmers’ accounts, completely eliminating the role of middlemen”, he said. Beneficiary families across all districts of the state, including Lucknow, are receiving benefits under these schemes.
Calling the ₹285 crore compensation distributed to 2.51 lakh farmer families under ‘Fasal Bima Yojna’ a strong support system, CM Yogi said that crops had suffered losses due to drought and excessive rainfall. Crop insurance ensures returns during times of distress caused by natural disasters.
Referring to the ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojna’, he said that earlier only the farmer was covered, while family members, sharecroppers and co-farmers were excluded. Under the current government, more than ₹1,000 crore has been provided, offering ₹5 lakh assistance in case of death of a farmer or a family member due to an accident.
He said, “No one can compensate for the loss of a human life, but the government can stand as a support system. On Saturday, 3,500 disaster-affected farmers, co-farmers, family members and sharecroppers were benefited. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, ₹561.86 crore had been distributed to 11,690 farmers and dependents.” Chief Minister instructed all District Magistrates to ensure the money reaches beneficiaries’ accounts by the next day at any cost.
CM Yogi said that ‘Aapda Mitra’ act as first responders during disasters, an initiative strongly promoted by the Prime Minister. Uttar Pradesh has further strengthened this campaign.
In 25 districts, 29,772 youth volunteers (from NCC, NSS, NYKS, Bharat Scouts and Guides) are being trained under ‘Aapda Mitra Prabandhan Karyakram’. They have undergone seven-day training and have been provided with emergency responder kits, training modules, ID cards and certificates. |
