Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Delhi Approves Rs 33.31 Crore for Crop Damage
The Delhi government has approved Rs 33.31 crore to help farmers who lost their crops because of heavy rain last year.
The Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has asked officials to start giving this money to the farmers as soon as possible.
Farmers will get Rs 75,000 for each hectare of land that was damaged.
The rain destroyed crops on more than 4,442 hectares of farmland in different parts of Delhi.
The government has set rules to make sure only the right farmers get this help.
Some areas got more money than others because they had more damage.
The money will be sent directly to the farmers' accounts.
Delhi government approves Rs 33.31 crore for crop damage compensation.
Compensation rate is Rs 75,000 per hectare, disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Over 4,442.41 hectares of farmland affected across various districts in Delhi.
Specific amounts allocated to different areas based on the extent of damage.
Eligibility conditions ensure assistance reaches only genuine and eligible farmers.
- Who
- Delhi Government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- What
- Approval of Rs 33.31 crore for crop damage compensation
- When
- August and September 2025
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To compensate farmers for crop loss due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging
Government Support
Farmers' Expectations
Compensation Amount
Government Support
The government has approved Rs 33.31 crore for crop damage, which is a significant financial aid.
Farmers' Expectations
Farmers may expect more compensation considering the extent of the damage and losses incurred.
Disbursement Process
Government Support
The government is expediting the disbursement process to ensure farmers receive relief quickly.
Farmers' Expectations
Farmers may have concerns about the efficiency and transparency of the disbursement process.
- Total Compensation Approved
- Rs 33.31 crore
- Compensation Rate
- Rs 75,000 per hectare
- Total Affected Area
- 4,442.41 hectares
- Affected Districts
- Alipur (Narela), Burari, Punjabi Bagh (Mundka), Vikaspuri, Kanjhawala, Mundka, Bawana, Rohini (Mundka), Kapashera (Matiala), Najafgarh, Matiala
- Disbursement Method
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Eligibility Conditions
- Land owned by companies, Gram Sabha land, and farmhouses with permanent boundary walls are excluded.