Bajpur: Severe hailstorms striking Bajpur around 12:00 PM on Friday caused significant damage to standing crops. Upon receiving news of the weather disaster, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami immediately instructed his pilot to divert his helicopter toward Bajpur while en route from Haldwani to Dehradun. Despite adverse weather conditions, the Chief Minister arrived in the affected regions, conducting an aerial survey followed by an on-site ground inspection of damaged farmland.
Interacting directly with affected farmers, CM Dhami assessed crop loss and assured them of full government support.
The Chief Minister issued strict directives to present officials to conduct a comprehensive priority-based survey of crop damage without delay. He mandated time-bound administrative action to deliver financial relief and assistance to affected farmers in accordance with established disaster regulations.
Reaffirming his government’s support, CM Dhami stated that the state administration stands with the farming community with complete sensitivity during natural calamities, prioritizing crop protection and farmer welfare. He instructed officials to eliminate administrative delays, ensuring the process—from loss assessment to relief disbursement—is completed swiftly.
