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Yogi transfers Rs 493 crore to 9.18 lakh farmers hit by floods, excessive rainfall

Gorakhpur, Oct 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday transferred Rs 493 crore in agricultural input subsidy directly to the bank accounts of 9,18,091 farmers affected by floods, excessive rainfall, hailstorms and cyclones.
Addressing an event in Gorakhpur, Adityanath said crops had suffered extensive damage across the state over the past week, with casualties and loss of livestock reported in several places.
“Within just 8 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.
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