Gujarat CM Announced 10,000 Crore Relief Package For Farmers

Due to unseasonal rain in October, farmers faced severe losses of Kharif produce like paddy, pulses, cotton, and sugarcane in Gujarat. 

After reviewing the situation, the CM of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, announced a Relief package worth rupees ₹10,000 crore. 

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According to the reports, around 44 lakh hectares are extremely affected because of unseasonal rain between October 23 and 28. 

Most crops were ready to be harvested when the excessive rainfall hit over Saurashtra region, resulting in major damage to the crops and a huge loss for the farmers. Groundnut and cotton were highly devastated this season. 

Already matured crops like mung, soybean, urad, and rice experienced 100% crop failure in some regions of Gujarat. 

This impacts the livelihood of the farmers, as they lost their primary source of income. 

Other than standing crops that are badly impacted in these regions. The newly planted crops, like peas, mustard, potatoes, and other rabi crops, were also spoiled. 

The farmers expressed their frustration by saying, “ All our labour and investment has gone to waste”. While another stated that the paddy crops are of no use anymore. 

The government is ready to compensate farmers with Relief schemes, yojanas, and insurance, assuring farmers with immense support. 

The government conducted a survey on October 29th to understand the current situation of the farmers and their yields. 

It is reported that around 5100 officials were sent to the 16,500 villages to check the extent of crop loss, completing the survey in just 3 days. 

Not only this, but on November 3rd, Bhupendra Patel himself visited the areas in Gir and Somnath to talk with the farmers about the same.  

CM Bhupendra Patel Statement On Emergency Relief Package

On November 7th, the Gujarat government declared a Relief Package after seeing the conditions of the farmers. 

Bhupendra Patel committed to the farmers that the government understands the sensitivity of the situation, and he is ready to stand with the farmers.

He also added, “ We visited different districts and villages to interact with the farmers to know their status.” 

According to the spokesperson of the government, Jitu Vaghani, farmers will get assistance of Rs. 22,000 per hectare as a relief, which means a farmer with 2 or more hectares of land will get 44,000 as compensation. 

The CM stated, “No farmers will be left alone”, and promised them compensation. Along with the Rs. 10,000 crore Relief Package for the farmers, the government will also buy crops like soybean, pulses, and groundnut, of Rs. 15,000 crore at MSP (Minimum Support Price) from November 9th. 

The minister affirmed farmers as the ‘Son of Soil’ and declared that the total allocation comes to ₹25,000 crores to help them recover from financial loss and damage to their land. 

He also mentioned that every farmer will get remuneration regardless of the soil type, that is irrigated or non-irrigated. 

The Chief Minister of Gujarat state also added that every farmer should receive fair compensation and told them to apply for the assistance. The minister gained trust by saying, “ The government has always stood firm and will continue to commit to the well-being of the farmers with economic welfare for our food providers.” 

Earlier Package Offered By the Gujarat Government To Farmers Amid Rain

Previously, the government had also announced relief packages in 2019, 2022-23 amid rain. These times were managed with the help of Pradhan Mantri Kisan  Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), insurance, and funding. In 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024, the government provided Rs. 3795 crores, 500 crores, 630 crores, and 1419 crores simultaneously. 

The earlier package announced by Minister Bhupendra Patel in October 2025 includes a compensation of Rs. 10,000 crore based on the losses faced by over 16,000 villages due to unseasonal rain. This package is announced to recover 42 lakh hectares and assist around 17 lakh farmers, marking the highest amount of compensation in the last 5 years. 

Farmers who have suffered from 33% or more loss are eligible to apply for applying in this package. These payments are to be credited directly to the farmer's bank account with DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Additionally, the government will also procure damaged crops at the MSP of 15,000 crores, ensuring income stability. 

When Will Farmers Get Benefits From the Relief Package?

The government announced a Relief Package on November 7th; however, the implementation date is yet to be decided. The government officials and agricultural ministers are having ongoing discussions on finalizing the details. 

While the MSP plan of 15,000 crores will already begin from November 9th, the timeline for money distribution has not been declared. It is recommended that farmers remain updated through the news and official channels of announcements to know more about the payment dates.