Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttar Pradesh announced a significant increase in financial assistance for farmers affected by crop damage and families impacted by natural disasters on 9 November 2026. The state government increased crop loss compensation by 25% to 30% across different categories. Compensation for irrigated crop losses was raised from ₹17,000 to ₹22,000 per hectare, while assistance for rain-fed crops increased from ₹8,500 to ₹11,000 per hectare. Additionally, financial assistance for families of people who die due to natural disasters was doubled from ₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh. The revised measures aim to provide greater financial support to farmers and disaster-affected families.