farmer relief

Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved significant amendments to the existing land acquisition policy, introducing a sweeping range of relief measures and enhanced plot entitlements for landowners across the state. The decision, aimed at addressing the long-standing concerns of small farmers and local stakeholders, was finalized during a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Chandigarh. The administrative modifications seek to streamline the compensation process and offer competitive benefits to individuals whose properties are acquired for state developmental projects. According to a detailed release from the Chief Minister’s Office,…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces Six-Month Relief on Power Bills for Flood-Affected Farmers

CM Nayab Singh Saini Announces Six-Month Relief on Power Bills for Flood-Affected Farmers

Chandigarh, November 4: In a major relief for farmers hit by heavy rains and floods during the 2025 monsoon, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a six-month deferment of electricity bill payments for agricultural consumers across the state.Under this special relief measure, payment of electricity bills for agricultural tube well consumers from July to December 2025 has been postponed by six months. The move aims to help farmers recover from the financial strain caused by crop losses and damages due to excessive rainfall and flooding.According to an Energy Department spokesperson, bills issued in July 2025 will now be…
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