CM releases Rs 86.96 lakh as crop loss compensation

Reiterating its commitment to farmer welfare, the Haryana Government has released compensation amount to farmers for the loss of crops due to fire incidents that took place in the state in the past few days. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini...

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:45 AM May 06, 2025 IST

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today released Rs 86.96 lakh for about 324 acres of area in the accounts of 151 farmers of 17 districts. The Chief Minister said the farmers whose crops have been burnt due to arson will be given free fertilisers and seeds by the government for sowing the next crop.

For the first time in the history of state, compensation for arson in crops is also being given by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department. This time, the farmers are getting double the compensation that they usually get.

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