Relief amount doubled in UP: Now ₹8 lakh for deaths in natural disasters..

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to significantly increase the relief amount for farmers and families affected by disasters. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, new standards for assistance have been implemented through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Consequently, the families of those who lose their lives in natural disasters will now receive financial assistance of Rs 8 lakh, up from the previous Rs 4 lakh. Relief amounts for losses concerning crops, livestock, agricultural land, and houses have also been substantially increased.

Over 1 million (10 lakh) farmers to benefit
According to information more than 1 million farmers and disaster-affected families in the state will benefit from this increase in relief. The government has stated that these new standards will also apply to damages that occurred between April 1 and November 4, 2026, thereby providing additional relief to those affected.

Increased assistance for loss of life and livestock
In the event of a death due to a natural disaster, the family of the deceased will now receive Rs 8 lakh in assistance, instead of Rs 4 lakh.

Relief amounts for the loss of livestock have also been raised:

Assistance for the death of large animals has been increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000; for small animals like goats, sheep, and pigs, it has been raised from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,500; for pack animals such as horses and mules, it has been increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,400; and for poultry farmers, the assistance has been raised from Rs 100 to Rs 130 per bird.

Up to 30% increase for crop losses
Significant revisions have also been made to the relief amounts provided for the agricultural sector. Relief amounts for crop loss have been increased: from ₹17,000 to ₹22,000 per hectare for irrigated land; from ₹8,500 to ₹11,000 per hectare for rain-fed agricultural land; and from ₹22,500 to ₹30,000 per hectare for the loss of perennial crops and agroforestry. Additionally, increased support will be provided to sericulture (silk-producing) farmers. The relief for the production of Eri, Mulberry, and Tasar silk has been raised from ₹6,000 to ₹7,800 per hectare, while for Muga silk, it has been increased from ₹7,500 to ₹9,800 per hectare.

Assistance for Agricultural Land and Natural Damage
The Yogi government has also increased the financial assistance provided for the conservation and restoration of agricultural land.

The relief for removing silt from farmlands has been increased from ₹18,000 to ₹23,000 per hectare, and for land damage caused by landslides or avalanches, it has been raised from ₹47,000 to ₹60,000 per hectare.
Furthermore, a provision has been made to supply drinking water to affected areas for up to 90 days in the event of a drought.

New Standards for Houses and Institutional Buildings
Financial assistance for completely damaged houses has also been increased.

For a house that is destroyed, the assistance is ₹1.85 lakh in plain areas and ₹2.06 lakh in hilly regions. For partially damaged houses in plain areas, the assistance provided is ₹93,000.

Additionally, new standards have been set for the repair of schools, hospitals, and other public assets. Assistance of up to ₹15.50 lakh will be provided for the repair of primary schools, while a provision of up to ₹26 lakh has been made for secondary schools, intermediate colleges, and polytechnic institutions. Meanwhile, disaster-affected families will be provided with assistance in relief camps for 30 days.

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