In Case of Death Due to Collision with Animals, the Family will get Rs 5 lakh | 12 Sep 2023

Why In News?

On September 11, 2023, Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal announced financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs to the family of the victims in the case of death due to the collision of stray animals roaming on the roads in the state in a short-term extension training class program organized at Sadhna Kendra, Jhinjauli, Sonipat.

Key Points:

• A campaign is being run to remove these helpless animals from the roads and send them to Gaushalas and Nandishalas.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that in case of death of a farmer in the field, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family and also in case of dismemberment during agricultural work.
• This year, 50 thousand solar tubes well connections have been given to farmers at 75 percent subsidy. Next year their number will be increased to 70 thousand.
• It is known that Haryana is the only state in the country which buys more than a dozen crops from farmers at MSP. Farmers are being strengthened financially through Crop Insurance Scheme, Bhavantar Bharpay Yojana, Mera Pani Meri Virasat Yojana.
• The state government has increased the monthly salary of rural watchmen from Rs 6 to Rs 11 thousand. In case of sudden death, the family will be given a lump sum benefit of Rs 5 lakh and on retirement, on the lines of Anganwadi worker, a lump sum benefit of Rs 2 lakh will be given.