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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Announces Rs 1,000 Crore Special Package for Flood-Hit Districts in Odisha
The package includes loan conversion, crop subsidies and compensation for livestock, boats and fishing nets as 9.4 lakh people are affected.
On Tuesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for six districts, including Balasore and Jajpur, with additional funds to follow detailed damage assessments.
Odisha received around 1,100 mm of rainfall since June, 34% above normal and the highest in 25 years, triggering floods across 74 blocks and 1,381 villages affecting nearly 9.40 lakh people.
Agricultural subsidies support farmers with 33% or more crop damage: Rs 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated land, Rs 17,000 for irrigated land, and Rs 22,500 for 12-month crops. Artisans receive Rs 5,000 for equipment replacement.
Authorities evacuated more than 3.70 lakh people to 550 relief camps. The government deployed 45 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, 8 National Disaster Response Force teams, and 65 Fire Services teams for rescue operations.
The government will release additional funds after detailed damage assessments, while planning long-term infrastructure improvements including permanent embankments and improved drainage systems. Health authorities remain on high alert to prevent waterborne diseases.
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Odisha Floods:</strong> A major step has been taken by the government to help the flood victims in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an assistance amount of Rs 1,000 crore for the flood-affected people. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reiterated that ensuring the safety of the flood-affected people and providing them necessary assistance at the earliest is the top p…