- Today, The Government of Uttar Pradesh state has launched the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana which provides financial assistance to the family of farmers who die or become handicapped while working in fields.
- Under this scheme, If a farmer or any member of his family dies while working in a field then they will be given financial assistance of Rs 5,00,000/-. The scheme will also include the Bataidars, who work in the field of other persons and share the crop after it is harvested.
- The scheme will cover farmers and their family members in the age group of 18-70 years.
source: newsonair
Published On : 22 Jan 2020
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