Kejriwal To Launch Gajendra Singh Kissan Sahayata Yojana Today

08 May, New Delhi

Delhi AAP Government will start the distribution of cheques from Bawana in the national capital today, Friday to farmers whose crops have been destroyed by the recent unseasonal rains.

The scheme titled ‘Gajendra Singh Kisan Sahayta Yojana ‘ will be launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today afternoon , official sources said.

Delhi Cabinet on last Friday had approved the name of the scheme and the formula for payment of compensation to the peasants.It has been decided that ryots, whose complete crop has been destroyed will be paid Rs 20,000 per acre In cases of crop loss of 70 per cent and above.

In cases, where the crop loss will be assessed below 70 per cent, the peasants will get a minimum compensation of Rs 14,000 per acre.

It has also been decided that any dispute arising between the government officials and farmers on the quantum of crop loss will be resolved in the respective gram Sabha, nearest to the land of affected farmers.The compensation scheme is for the farmers and corporate entities owning land in Delhi will not get the benefit of this scheme.