The “Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme” was launched by the Department of Home, Jail and Disaster Management, Government of Jharkhand to provide immediate financial relief to farmer families affected by drought. Jharkhand has declared 226 blocks across 22 districts (excluding East Singhbhum and Simdega) as drought-hit. Under this scheme, each affected farmer family receives ₹3,500/- as advance drought relief assistance, aiming to support over 30 lakh families.
Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹3,500/- per affected farmer family
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a farmer
• The farmer’s crops must have suffered damage due to drought
• The family must reside in officially declared drought-hit areas
Application Process
Online – Via CSCs
• Step 01: Gather all necessary documents required for the application.
• Step 02: Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
• Step 03: Ensure the CSC agent fills in all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
• Step 04: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it contains the submission date, time, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Voter ID
• Land Receipt
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Jharkhand Drought Relief Scheme?
A: It is a scheme providing immediate financial relief to farmer families whose crops are damaged by drought in declared drought-hit areas.
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants are farmers with crops affected by drought, residing in officially declared drought-affected areas.
Q: How much financial aid is provided?
A: ₹3,500/- is provided per affected farmer family.
Q: Which areas are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers 226 blocks across 22 districts in Jharkhand (excluding East Singhbhum and Simdega).
Q: Is this scheme applicable for non-farmer families?
A: No, only farmer families affected by drought are eligible.
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: To provide immediate financial relief to support farmers in mitigating the impact of drought on their crops.
Q: What role does the agricultural department play?
A: While the scheme is managed by the Disaster Management Department, the agricultural sector is indirectly supported through timely relief that helps sustain agricultural activities.
Q: How many farmers are expected to benefit from the scheme?
A: Over 30 lakh farmer families are expected to benefit.
Q: Are there any income criteria for applying?
A: The scheme does not specify income criteria; eligibility is based on being a farmer in drought-hit areas.
Q: What role does local administration play in the scheme?
A: Local administration, via CSC centers, facilitates application submission, biometric verification, and ensures proper documentation for disbursement.