West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 293 crore aid for 2.1 lakh farmers facing Rabi season crop losses due to weather issues.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 293 crore aid for 2.1 lakh farmers facing crop losses during Rabi season due to weather issues. This additional financial assistance complements the existing Rs 2,900 crore provided to 1.05 crore farmers under the 'Krishak Bandhu (Natun)' scheme. The aid is part of the state's unique crop insurance scheme, 'Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB)', which has disbursed a total of Rs 3,133 crore to affected farmers since 2019.
June 12, 2024
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