More than 2.5 lakh Uttar Pradesh farmers receive ₹285 crore compensation: Yogi Adityanath
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims·
Why in news
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the distribution of ₹285 crore in crop compensation to over 2.51 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh for losses due to natural disasters.
Background
The compensation was distributed on February 21, 2026, to 2.51 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh. The funds were disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: A central government crop insurance scheme providing financial assistance against natural disasters.
- SchemeMukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana: A state-level scheme in Uttar Pradesh for farmer welfare.
- Fact₹285 crore was disbursed to over 2.51 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh as of February 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of crop insurance schemes in ensuring agricultural resilience and mitigating the impact of climate-induced disasters on small and marginal farmers in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Risk mitigation: Transitioning from disaster relief to proactive risk-pooling through insurance
- Institutional bottleneck: Delays in claim settlement and lack of awareness among marginal farmers
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing state and central fiscal outlays for disaster-linked subsidies
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Risk Mitigation · Crop Insurance · Agricultural Welfare · Disaster Management
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