GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government has announced uniform compensation of Rs 22, 000 per hectare for both irrigated and non-irrigated crops across five rain-affected districts: Vav-Tharad, Patan, Kutch, Panchmahal, and Junagadh.
The move, taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, follows detailed representations by Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, who emphasised the extent of crop losses in these regions and urged for enhanced aid to affected farmers.
State Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the decision ensures equal support for all farmers, regardless of crop type, with a maximum limit of two hectares per farmer.