Haryana Government Releases ₹86.96 Lakh Crop Loss Compensation to Farmers of 17 Districts

Key Highlights:

• ₹86.96 lakh compensation released for crop loss by fire.

• 151 farmers from 17 districts received financial aid.

• 324 acres of crops were affected by fire incidents.

• Free seeds and fertilizers announced for affected farmers.

• Compensation claims are accepted online via the e-crop portal.

The Haryana government has taken a big step to support farmers whose crops were damaged by fire. A total compensation amount of ₹86.96 lakh has been released to affected farmers across 17 districts of the state. This move aims to reduce the financial burden on farmers and help them restart farming activities.

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Compensation Released for Burnt Crops

In a program held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini formally announced the release of the compensation. He said that 151 farmers from 17 districts have received compensation for crop damage caused by fire incidents. These fire incidents affected about 324 acres of agricultural land.

The compensation has been jointly provided by:

• Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

• Department of Revenue and Disaster Management

This is the first time the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has also taken part in disbursing compensation, which earlier was done only by the Revenue Department.

Farmers from These 17 Districts Received Compensation

Farmers from the following 17 districts received crop loss compensation:

• Bhiwani

• Charkhi Dadri

• Gurugram

• Hisar

• Jhajjar

• Jind

• Kaithal

• Karnal

• Kurukshetra

• Mahendragarh

• Panipat

• Rewari

• Rohtak

• Sirsa

• Sonipat

• Yamunanagar

Districts like Ambala, Mewat (Nuh), Palwal, Faridabad, and Panchkula were not included because no fire-related crop damage was reported there.

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Free Seeds and Fertilizers for Affected Farmers

To further support the affected farmers, the Chief Minister announced that free seeds and fertilizers will be provided for the next sowing season. This benefit is aimed at those whose Rabi crops were destroyed due to fire.

He stated, “The farmer is the food provider of the nation. Our government is committed to the welfare and development of farmers. We will ensure they face no difficulty in continuing their work.”

Online Process for Crop Loss Compensation

To make the compensation process transparent and easy, the Haryana government has made the entire system online. The process is carried out through the e-Crop Compensation Portal, which is linked with the Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal.

Here’s how the process works:

1. Farmer files a crop loss claim online.

2. Revenue officials visit the field to verify the loss.

3. Verified reports are uploaded back to the portal.

4. Compensation is transferred directly to farmers accounts.

This portal was launched during the Rabi season of 2023 and is now being used for crop-burning cases too. As the system is online, it ensures faster assistance to farmers.

Farmers Can Still Claim Compensation

If any farmer’s crop was destroyed by fire and they haven’t yet submitted a claim, they still have the chance. The government has reopened the e-Crop Compensation Portal due to the high number of fire incidents during the Rabi season of 2025.

Farmers are encouraged to:

• Submit their claims online as soon as possible.

• Ensure proper details are filled for quick verification.

• Coordinate with local revenue officials for spot verification.

The government has also instructed officials to speed up the on-ground inspection and report upload process.

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CMV360 Says

The Haryana government’s decision to release ₹86.96 lakh in crop loss compensation and provide free seeds and fertilizers is a positive step towards supporting farmers affected by fire. With an easy-to-use online system and faster claim settlement, farmers are expected to get timely help and resume agricultural activities without delays.