“In Telangana, farmers have been neglected for the last 9 years under CM KCR and BRS government. Due to rain, and natural calamities, farmers have faced huge losses. Loan waivers were not provided to the farmers of Telangana, Union HM Amit Shah is holding a program regarding all these issues
In terms of climate-induced disasters, Balochistan remains one of the areas which is most susceptible to natural calamities, and also has one of the worst defences against those, reported The News International.
Himachal Prades Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday that this HP SDRF has shown excellent performance in the past few months and its dedication and efficiency have been instrumental in saving lives and property during natural calamities.
But a new national study found that housing is also important before disasters happen: People with homes not meeting federal quality classifications and those who are housing insecure tend to be less prepared to face natural calamities.
Binoy Viswam in a letter to Prime Minister said, "The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched as the flagship farm insurance scheme in 2016, was initiated to provide insurance protection to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities."
As per the instruction of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), a state disaster management plan has been prepared for the Himachal Pradesh assembly election, 2022 along with District Disaster Management Plans.
The online portal of Kisan Bima Yojana will be officially launched from October 30, after which farmers can register themselves, so that farmers can benefit through the insurance scheme after being hit by natural calamities,said chief Agricultural officer.
New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): As part of a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, Quad foreign ministers on Thursday signed guidelines on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the region which will augment the synergy to undertake humanitarian operations, es
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Central Government and especially to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for releasing interim assistance of Rs. 200 crore to H
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI/TechGig): Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 3 have women experienced physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime[1].
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): As torrential rains battered the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday expressed concern over colossal losses to the lives and properties in the region and directed officials to immediately ensure rel
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): The Chakki bridge in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh collapsed on Saturday, Additional District Magistrate informed.