Rajasthan Govt Releases ₹2,600 Crore Relief Package for Farmers Hit by Heavy Rains and Floods

Key Highlights

• ₹2,600 crore subsidy for 43.39 lakh farmers.

• 50,308 repair works approved across departments.

• ₹1,012.61 crore for public infrastructure restoration.

• ₹4 lakh given to families of 112 deceased.

• ₹11.54 crore for livestock and house damage.

The Rajasthan government has announced a major relief package to support farmers and citizens affected by heavy rains, unseasonal downpours, and floods during this year’s monsoon. The disaster caused large-scale damage to crops, homes, livestock, and public infrastructure across the state. To address these losses, the government has released ₹2,600 crore in financial support and approved thousands of reconstruction works.

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₹2,600 Crore Input Subsidy for 43.39 Lakh Farmers

This year’s excessive rainfall and flooding resulted in widespread agricultural damage. According to state government data:

• Crop losses of 33% or more were recorded in 30 districts

• Losses below 33% occurred in 11 districts

• 14,687 villages across 24 districts were declared disaster-affected under SDRF rules

To support affected farmers, the government has approved ₹2,600 crore as input subsidy, benefiting 4.33 million (43.39 lakh) farmers.

Disaster Relief Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena said the primary goal is to ensure farmers receive assistance quickly so they can prepare for the next crop without financial burden.

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50,308 Projects Approved for Repair and Rebuilding

The floods damaged roads, bridges, schools, medical facilities, and other public infrastructure. To restore essential services, the government has approved 50,308 repair and reconstruction works, costing ₹1,012.61 crore. Below is the department-wise breakup:

Public Works Department (PWD)

• 14,212 road repair works — ₹293.13 crore

• 1,161 culvert repairs — ₹7.20 crore

Water Resources Department

• 903 works — ₹18.67 crore

Medical & Health Department

• 700 works — ₹13.18 crore

Panchayati Raj Department

• 873 works — ₹19.39 crore

Public Health Engineering Department (PHED)

• 17 works — ₹22.69 lakh

Education Department

• 24,531 works — ₹486.94 crore

Women & Child Development Department

• 7,911 works — ₹173.03 crore

These projects will help restore damaged infrastructure in both rural and urban regions, speeding up the recovery process for affected communities.

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Compensation to Families of Deceased and Support for Housing & Livestock Loss

The disaster claimed 112 lives across the state. The government has provided ₹4 lakh to each family, totalling ₹4.8 crore.

Additionally, ₹11.54 crore has been released to compensate for:

• Loss of livestock

• Damage to household items and clothing

• Repairs for kutcha and pucca houses

District administrations have been directed to ensure the immediate distribution of relief funds to affected families.

“Government Stands with Every Affected Citizen”: Meena

Disaster Relief Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena emphasised that the government is committed to supporting every individual affected by the calamity. He stated that relief distribution will remain prompt, transparent, and effective, ensuring no one is left behind.

This extensive relief package is expected to help stabilize the lives of farmers, revive rural areas, and restore confidence in the state's agricultural economy.

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CMV360 says

The Rajasthan government’s ₹2,600 crore relief package aims to support farmers and citizens affected by heavy rains and floods. With financial aid for 43.39 lakh farmers, large-scale infrastructure repairs, and compensation for loss of life, livestock, and homes, the state is working to restore stability quickly. The relief measures are designed to help communities recover faster and prepare for the next agricultural season without financial stress.