Gujarat rolls out ₹6,805cr relief for farmers hit by freak rains

India Dec 17, 2025

Gujarat has just sent out ₹6,805 crore from its big relief package to help farmers whose crops got wrecked by October's unexpected rains.
The support covers losses across 42 lakh hectares in about 16,000 villages.
Out of 33 lakh applications, 27 lakh have already been approved—Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia confirmed the update this week.

Why it matters

This quick cash relief is a lifeline for lakhs of farmers facing tough times.
With money going straight into bank accounts and plans to buy crops like groundnut and soybean at support prices, the state is trying to keep rural incomes steady.
Direct transfers are speeding things up, so help actually reaches those who need it most.