In a sweeping move to support farmers reeling from crop damage caused by heavy monsoon rains in August and September 2025, the Gujarat government has announced a substantial relief package totalling Rs 947 crore.

The decision, taken by Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and unveiled by Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vadhani, reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding farm community, agricultural livelihoods and ensuring resilience against climate-induced challenges.

The relief comprises Rs 563 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and an additional Rs 384 crore from the state budget.

This assistance will be extended to farmers across 18 talukas in five districts—Junagadh, Panchmahal, Kutch, Patan, and Vav-Tharad—where surveys across 800 villages revealed extensive dama

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