FANI: Odisha CM announces package for livelihood support

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced package for livelihood support for cyclone FANI-affected people in the state.

As per the announcement, agriculture input subsidy of Rs 6,800 per hectare of land in non-irrigated areas, Rs 13,500 per hectare of land in areas under assured irrigation and Rs 18,000 per hectare for all types of perennial crops will be provided.

An incentive of Rs 15,000 per farmer will be provided for betel vine cultivation. An amount of Rs 40,000 per unit will be provided for construction of shade net or thatched structure for development of mushroom units.

Incentive of Rs 25,000 per hectare will be provided to banana farmers. Compensation shall be provided towards loss of animals at the rate of Rs 30,000 per milch cow and buffalo, Rs 25,000 per draught animal and Rs 3,000 per goat. Financial assistance of Rs 12,000 per hectare shall be provided to fish farmers.

Additional seed money of Rs 10,000 will be given to the affected women Self Help Groups. Community Investment Fund at the rate of Rs one lakh per women Self Help Group will be provided.

An amount of Rs 50,000 will be provided to ‘Take Home Ration’ producing affected women Self Help Groups.