Odisha announces compensation package for Cyclone Arnab victims
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled aid for farmers, fishers, and businesses following a high-level relief review on Sunday.
The Odisha government has announced a relief package for those affected by Cyclone Arnab, including assistance for households, agriculture, fisheries, and small businesses, according to a report by Urban Acres. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the measures on Sunday evening after reviewing damage assessments at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office.
Affected families will receive 50 kg of rice and ₹2,500 in gratuitous relief. Those whose homes were destroyed or submerged for over two days will get an additional ₹2,500 each for clothing and utensils. For housing, the government will provide ₹1.2 lakh for completely damaged homes in plain areas and ₹1.3 lakh in hilly regions.
Farmers facing crop losses of at least 33 per cent are eligible for input subsidies. Assistance rates include ₹8,500 per hectare for unirrigated areas and ₹17,000 for irrigated areas. The state will also provide 1.75 lakh special minikits, including pulse, oilseed, and vegetable seed kits.
Livestock owners will receive ₹37,500 for the death of a milch cow or buffalo and ₹4,000 for sheep, goats, or pigs. Fisheries assistance includes up to ₹1,12,500 per hectare for fish farmers and ₹60,000 for damaged boats for marine and Chilika fishers.
Small businesses and traders can access loan support of up to ₹12 lakh, featuring a 25 per cent subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh. Street vendors will receive ₹10,000, while shops and commercial establishments will get ₹25,000. The Chief Minister also directed the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation to repair irrigation points before the rabi season.