Bihar Crop Damage: Compensation Rules, Amounts, and Past Disbursements Revealed

• Bihar farmers face severe crop damage from recent storms, impacting maize and wheat.
• Ministers and MLAs demand swift surveys and compensation for affected farmers.
• Compensation ranges from ₹7,500 to ₹22,500 per hectare, depending on damage percentage and crop type.
• Farmers receive direct bank transfers; eligibility requires clear land ownership and disaster-declared areas.
• Over ₹1,867 crore disbursed to 29.05 lakh farmers for Kharif 2022, with ongoing payments for Rabi 2022-23.