New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday participated in a major program in Lucknow, distributing compensation and assistance amounts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.
Under the program, 2.51 lakh farmers received compensation under PMFBY, while eligible families benefited from the CM Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme. The CM also laid foundation stones for agricultural buildings and soil testing laboratories in the State.
Addressing the gathering, Adityanath stated that the Uttar Pradesh government stands firmly with farmers and their dependents, providing all possible support. As part of this commitment, trained youth volunteers under the Disaster Mitra initiative will now receive life insurance coverage of up to Rs5 lakh.
Today, under the CM Farmer Accident Insurance Scheme, Rs175.67 crore was credited directly to the accounts of 3,500 affected families. In total, Rs 460 crore has been transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts, bypassing any intermediaries, the CM said in a series of posts on X.
The CM also emphasized that in case of disasters, the government ensures that compensation reaches affected families within 24 hours. For the financial year 2025-26, the state has allocated Rs 876 crore to the State Disaster Mitigation Fund.
To improve agricultural safety and weather awareness, Doppler Weather Radars will be installed in Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, and Azamgarh. These radars will provide timely weather updates and early warnings for potential hazards, including lightning, ensuring the safety of farmers and citizens.
