Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme
The Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme aims to provide relief and financial assistance to families affected by drought in designated areas. The scheme ensures financial security, livelihood support, and basic resources for drought-hit communities.
- Ministry / Department
- Department of Home, Jail and Disaster Management
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme क्या है?
The Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme aims to provide relief and financial assistance to families affected by drought in designated areas. The scheme ensures financial security, livelihood support, and basic resources for drought-hit communities.
- लाभ
- • * * प्रति प्रभावित किसान परिवार को ₹3,500/- की वित्तीय सहायता
- स्तर
- State — Jharkhand
- मंत्रालय / विभाग
- Department of Home, Jail and Disaster Management
- लाभ का प्रकार
- cash
- मुख्य पात्रता
- The applicant should be a farmer.
- अंतिम सत्यापन
- 18 Jun 2026
Benefits
• * * प्रति प्रभावित किसान परिवार को ₹3,500/- की वित्तीय सहायता
Eligibility
Documents Required
- ✓ Aadhaar Card
- ✓ Bank Passbook
- ✓ Voter Id
- ✓ Land Receipt
- ✓ <br>
How to Apply
Step 1: Online - via CSC — Step 1
The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Online - via CSC — Step 2
The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: Online - via CSC — Step 3
The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Online - via CSC — Step 4
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable). <br>
FAQ
What is the Jharkhand Drought Relief Scheme?
It is a state government scheme providing financial assistance to farmer families in drought-affected areas.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Farmers residing in one of the 226 drought-affected blocks in Jharkhand.
How much financial aid is provided?
Each eligible farmer family receives [?]3,500 as immediate drought relief.
Which areas are covered under the scheme?
22 districts in Jharkhand, excluding East Singhbhum and Simdega, with 226 affected blocks.
Is this scheme applicable for non-farmer families?
No, it is exclusively for farmer families affected by drought.
What is the purpose of the scheme?
To provide immediate financial assistance to mitigate the economic impact of drought on farmers.
What role does the agricultural department play?
It assesses drought conditions and ensures the disbursement of relief funds.
How many farmers are expected to benefit from the scheme?
Over 30,00,000/- farmer families are estimated to benefit from this scheme.
Are there any income criteria for applying?
Preference is given to families below the poverty line or with limited income.
What role does local administration play in the scheme?
Local administration is responsible for application processing, verification, and resource distribution.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
Ready to apply?
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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