President Murmu Discusses Cyclone Arnab Aftermath with Odisha CM Mohan Chara Majhi
President Draupadi Murmu spoke with Odisha CM Mohan Chara Majhi about the impact of Cyclone Arnab and ongoing relief efforts.
Bhubaneswar, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : President Draupadi Murmu reached out to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chara Majhi on October 30 to discuss the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent flooding in the state. During their conversation, she inquired about the current situation and expressed concern for those affected and displaced by the disaster.
In response, Chief Minister Majhi expressed gratitude for the President’s concern and support, acknowledging her solidarity through a post on social media platform X. He emphasized that the President’s encouragement strengthens the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every resident of Odisha.
Amid these developments, Majhi assured farmers impacted by the continuous rains and flooding that assessments of crop damage would be conducted promptly, and compensation would be provided according to established guidelines. He reiterated the state government’s unwavering support for farmers during natural disasters, highlighting their crucial role in Odisha’s overall development.
The Chief Minister addressed a state-level event at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) to mark the release of the 24th installment of the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. He stated that the government is taking special measures to ensure that no eligible farmer is deprived of the benefits of government schemes.
Majhi urged farmers who have not yet registered on the AgriStack portal to contact their nearest revenue or agricultural office to complete the process. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated several important schemes aimed at empowering farmers, with the PM-KISAN scheme providing significant financial assistance.
He revealed that under the 24th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, over 3.5 million eligible farmers in Odisha received ₹707.60 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT), with each beneficiary farmer receiving ₹2,000.
Additionally, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s CM-Kisan scheme and the Agricultural Vidya Nidhi scholarship program for the children of CM-Kisan beneficiaries. He reaffirmed the state government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare of farmers and their families.
