Ramgarh DC Directs Officials to Expedite Compensation for Farmers Affected by Cyclone

Ramgarh: The Ramgarh district administration has stepped up efforts to provide relief and compensation to farmers whose crops were damaged in various parts of the district during the recent Cyclone Arnab.

Deputy Commissioner Rituraj had earlier directed all concerned officials to assess crop losses and prioritise the process of providing compensation to affected farmers in accordance with the applicable rules.

Following up on these instructions, the DC held a review meeting with officials through video conferencing. He sought block-wise details of crop damage, identification of affected farmers, surveys completed so far and progress in the compensation process. He directed officials to coordinate closely and ensure that eligible farmers receive relief within the stipulated timeframe.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner instructed all Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Circle Officers (COs) to jointly organise meetings with village heads (Mukhiyas) and panchayat secretaries in their respective areas. He stressed the need for active participation of elected representatives and field-level officials in identifying farmers whose crops had been damaged and informing them about the procedure for claiming compensation.

He also directed officials to launch extensive awareness campaigns in rural areas to ensure that no eligible farmer is left out. Mukhiyas, panchayat secretaries and other concerned personnel were asked to communicate the relevant information to farmers and encourage them to submit applications.

Appealing to farmers across Ramgarh, DC Rituraj urged those affected by Cyclone Arnab to remain informed about the compensation process. He clarified that farmers who had not obtained crop insurance for any reason could also apply for compensation and need not assume that they were ineligible.

Such farmers can submit applications detailing their crop losses at the offices of their respective BDOs or Circle Officers. The applications will be examined and necessary action taken in accordance with the applicable provisions and rules to facilitate compensation.

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