Agriculture, Horticulture and Revenue Departments Asked to Conduct Immediate Joint Assessment and Submit Reports
Published on: October 30, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to assess crop damage reported in Rajnandgaon district due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal.
He instructed officials from the Agriculture, Horticulture and Revenue Departments to coordinate with one another and immediately conduct surveys in affected areas. They have also been directed to assess the actual extent of crop damage and submit reports in the prescribed format.
Assessment of Paddy and Other Crops
The Collector said that the possible damage to paddy and other agricultural and horticultural crops caused by rainfall and adverse weather conditions associated with the cyclone must be assessed seriously.
He directed all tehsildars and concerned departmental officials to use their field staff to survey affected villages and collect information about crop losses.
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The survey must ensure an accurate assessment of the damage suffered by affected farmers and their crops.
Reports to Be Submitted on Priority
Collector Yadav instructed officials to treat the crop damage assessment as a top priority and submit their reports at the earliest.
The information gathered through the survey will be sent to the state government in a timely manner so that necessary action can be taken in accordance with government rules for affected farmers.
