U.P. transfers ₹493 crore to 9.18 lakh farmers hit by floods and heavy rain
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday (October 13, 2026) transferred ₹493 crore in financial assistance to the bank accounts of 9.18 lakh farmers affected by floods, excessive rainfall, hailstorms and cyclones in the State.
Speaking in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said crops had suffered extensive damage across Uttar Pradesh over the past week, and that several places had also reported loss of life and livestock.
"Within just eight to 10 days, the double-engine government has made arrangements to provide compensation to our food providers, farmers, for damage to their crops, houses and livestock," he said.
According to the State government, the ₹493 crore is being transferred directly to the accounts of 9,18,091 farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Mr. Adityanath said that during this year's monsoon season alone, approximately ₹1,000 crore had already been provided to disaster-affected farmers and citizens across the State.
Housing and livestock assistance
The Chief Minister said families whose houses were damaged by excessive rainfall, cyclones and floods are being given additional assistance of ₹1.20 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana. This amount, he said, is separate from the ₹493 crore released as crop damage compensation and is being provided independently.
Instructions have been issued to provide immediate housing under the scheme to those whose houses were completely washed away or destroyed, he said, while those with partially damaged houses will receive compensation as per the rules. Mr. Adityanath added that arrangements had been made to assist families that lost livestock.
In the event of any loss of human life, he said, instructions have been issued to provide ₹4 lakh to the affected family within 24 hours. The ex-gratia amount is in line with the relief norms followed for deaths caused by notified disasters.
On the delivery mechanism, the Chief Minister said the money was reaching farmers directly, without middlemen. "If assistance of ₹25,000 has been approved for a farmer, the entire ₹25,000 will be transferred directly to the farmer's account," he said.
Reference to Cyclone Hudhud, allegations against Opposition
Mr. Adityanath referred to the damage caused to crops in Uttar Pradesh by Cyclone Hudhud in 2014, when the Samajwadi Party was in power in the State. He said the Government of India had sent ₹3,200 crore at that time, but only ₹800 crore reached the farmers.
He said he ordered an investigation after becoming Chief Minister in 2017, and that it found the entire amount had not reached the farmers. The government then arranged separate funds to assist the affected farmers, he said. Mr. Adityanath alleged that the Samajwadi Party "took away farmers' money", and accused the Opposition of attempting to divide society in the name of caste while not distributing public money.
These are the Chief Minister's claims and allegations. His remarks did not include a response from the Samajwadi Party, to which the allegations were directed.
Context
Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous State and among the country's largest producers of foodgrains. Floods and heavy monsoon rain regularly affect large parts of the State, particularly its eastern districts, damaging standing crops and displacing families. Compensation for crop loss, house damage and loss of livestock is disbursed under State and Central disaster relief norms, with payments routed through bank accounts.
Crop damage compensation announced by State governments is separate from claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the Centre's crop insurance scheme, under which insured farmers receive payouts through insurance companies.
