Haryana Govt Offers Financial Relief to Farmers, Postpones Loan and Power Bill Payments

The Haryana government has announced that repayment of Kharif crop loans taken from cooperative societies will be postponed in areas where more than 33% of crops were damaged due to heavy rains and floods. Nearly 3 lakh farmers will benefit from this decision, and they will also be eligible for fresh crop loans for the Rabi season.

Power Bill Payments Extended

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the deadline for paying agricultural electricity bills has been extended. Tubewell bill payments, earlier due by July 2025, can now be made by January 2026 without a surcharge. Reports suggest that this measure will provide relief to about 7.10 lakh farmers across the state.

Compensation for Losses

Farmers who reported crop damage through the e-Kshatipurti portal will receive compensation of ₹15,000 per acre after verification. As of now, 5.37 lakh farmers from 6,397 villages have registered. The government has also transferred ₹4.72 crore into the accounts of 2,386 people for losses to houses and livestock. This includes ₹4.67 crore for house damage and ₹4.21 lakh for cattle loss.

Procurement Updates

By the end of September, the state received 5 lakh metric tons of paddy, of which 3.58 lakh metric tons were procured. Payments worth ₹109 crore have been transferred directly to farmers. In addition, 187.30 metric tons of millet were procured by state agencies, while traders purchased 4,970 metric tons. Farmers who sold crops at lower rates will be compensated under the “bhavantar” price difference scheme.

Panchayati Raj Funding

On Wednesday, the state government released ₹404 crore as the second instalment of the State Finance Commission grant to Panchayati Raj Institutions. The funds will reach 5,719 Gram Panchayats, 144 Panchayat Samitis, and three Zila Parishads. Over four years, ₹3,700 crore has been allocated, with ₹3,300 crore used for rural infrastructure and amenities.

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Conclusion

The measures announced cover loan deferment, electricity bill extensions, compensation for crop and property damage, procurement payments, and rural funding.

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