Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that over 87 lakhs were provided as compensation for farmers who were affected due to hailstorm in Zainapora Constituency.
Replying to a question of MLA Showkat Hussian Ganaie, concerned minister as per news agency JKNS said that Hailstorm has affected apple crop in twenty four (24) villages of Zainapora Constituency during harvesting season in September 2024.
The survey regarding assessment of loss was conducted by Chief Horticulture Officer, Shopian jointly with Revenue and Agriculture Department and submitted the report to the District Administration Shopian on 28.10.2024 for relief measures under natural calamity to compensate the loss to the affected growers, he said.
“3145 No. of orchardists have been provided with relief amounting to Rs. 87.98 lakh till date under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Norms by the District Administration Shopian.” He added further.—(JKNS)
