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CM Vishnu Deo Sai directs swift relief for farmers affected by Cyclone ‘Arnab’

Chief Minister instructs all district collectors to conduct immediate surveys of crop damage and provide assistance to eligible farmers

Ensure there is no unnecessary delay in damage assessment or relief distribution; farmers must receive assistance on time: Chief Minister Shri Sai

Our government is committed to protecting farmers’ interests and extending every possible support to them: Chief Minister Shri Sai

Raipur, October 30, 2026

Taking serious note of the crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Arnab’ in various parts of the state, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has directed all district collectors to immediately assess the damage through crop surveys. He said district administrations must act with sensitivity and urgency to ensure that affected farmers face no inconvenience and receive relief without delay.

The Chief Minister has directed officials to promptly assess crop losses in the affected areas and provide financial assistance to eligible farmers in accordance with the provisions of RBC 6-4 and the prescribed norms. He stressed that there must be no unnecessary delay at any stage, from conducting surveys to the disbursement of financial assistance. All concerned officials must ensure that affected farmers receive relief in a timely manner.