UP Disaster Relief 8 Lakh : The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has significantly increased financial assistance for farmers and families affected by natural disasters. Now, if a person dies in a natural disaster, their family will receive Rs 8 lakh in compensation instead of the earlier Rs 4 lakh. The government has also revised assistance norms for damage to crops, livestock, agricultural land and houses. More than 10 lakh farmers and disaster-affected families across the state are expected to benefit from this decision.

New Relief Norms Effective From April 1
Following the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, new assistance norms have been introduced under the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund. Notably, the revised benefits will also apply to damage caused between April 1 and November 4, 2026. This means farmers and families who suffered losses during this period will also be eligible for the increased assistance.

Higher Assistance For Deaths And Livestock Losses
In the event of a death caused by a natural disaster, the affected family will now receive Rs 8 lakh. The government has also increased compensation for livestock losses. Assistance for the death of large animals has been raised from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000. For smaller animals such as goats, sheep and pigs, the amount has increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,500. Compensation for working animals such as horses and mules will now be Rs 25,400. Poultry farmers will receive Rs 130 per bird instead of Rs 100.

Higher Compensation For Crop Damage
Farmers will receive increased assistance in cases of crop damage. Compensation for losses on irrigated agricultural land has been raised from Rs 17,000 to Rs 22,000 per hectare. For rain-fed farming, the amount has increased from Rs 8,500 to Rs 11,000 per hectare. Assistance for damage to perennial crops and agroforestry has been raised from Rs 22,500 to Rs 30,000 per hectare. Support for silk producers has also been increased. Eri, mulberry and tasar silk producers will receive Rs 7,800 per hectare, while muga silk producers will receive Rs 9,800 per hectare.

Financial Support To Restore Agricultural Land
The government has also introduced revised provisions to compensate for damage to agricultural land caused by natural disasters. Assistance for removing silt from fields has been increased from Rs 18,000 to Rs 23,000 per hectare. In cases where land is damaged by landslides or avalanches, assistance of up to Rs 60,000 per hectare will now be available. The revised norms also provide drinking water assistance for up to 90 days in drought-affected areas.

Relief For Repairing Houses And Schools
The government has revised assistance norms for houses and public buildings damaged by natural disasters. Families whose houses are completely destroyed in plain areas will receive Rs 1.85 lakh, while those in hilly regions will receive Rs 2.06 lakh. Assistance of Rs 93,000 has been fixed for partially damaged houses in plain areas. Up to Rs 15.50 lakh will be provided for repairing primary schools, while secondary schools, intermediate colleges and polytechnic institutions can receive up to Rs 26 lakh. In addition, disaster-affected families will receive assistance at relief camps for up to 30 days.