Digital crop damage survey due to rains to be completed by October 12 in UP

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI)The Uttar Pradesh government has directed officials to conduct a transparent and scientific assessment of crop damage suffered by farmers affected by the recent cyclone, excessive rainfall, and floods. UP Relief Commissioner Dr. Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, during a review meeting with District Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates of the affected districts, directed them to complete the submission of crop damage data based on the digital crop survey on the relief portal by October 12. Eligible farmers will subsequently be provided assistance as per the rules. The Relief Commissioner stated that the interests of farmers are paramount and…