Unseasonal rains in Gujarat during 2025 caused massive crop damage across lakhs of hectares. To support affected farmers, the Gujarat Government announced a ₹10,000 crore Crop-Loss / Disaster Relief Package — the largest such assistance in the state’s history. This blog explains eligibility, documents, how much compensation is given, and step-by-step form filling guide.

What Is the ₹10,000 Crore Crop-Loss Relief Package?

Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance to farmers whose crops were damaged due to:

• Unseasonal heavy rainfall
• Storm or wind damage
• Crop drowning and fungal disease
• Standing crop destruction

The relief amount is paid per hectare directly to the farmer’s bank account.

How Much Compensation Will Farmers Get?

This assistance is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the farmer’s bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

• Farmer must have crop damage due to unseasonal rain (2025 season)
• Land must be in officially declared affected area
• Valid land records (7/12, 8A) required
• Tenant farmers with agreements can also apply

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook (first page)
• 7/12 Land Record
• 8A Land Record
• Farmer Photo
• Crop Damage Photos
• Mobile Number linked with Aadhaar

How to Apply for Crop-Loss Relief (2025)

Method 1: Apply Online via iKhedut Portal

1. Visit the official website: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
2. Select "Relief Assistance / Crop Loss"
3. Click on Apply Online
4. Enter Aadhaar and mobile number
5. Fill in land and crop details
6. Upload required documents
7. Attach crop damage photos
8. Review and submit the form
9. Save the application number for tracking

Method 2: Apply Offline (Village Level)

You can visit any of the following:

• Gram Panchayat Office
• Talati-cum-Mantri Office
• VCE (Village Computer Entrepreneur)
• Agriculture Department Office
• Nearest CSC Centre

The operator will fill the form on behalf of the farmer.

How Will Farmers Receive the Money?

After the application is checked and approved by the district authority:

• Eligible area is verified
• Amount is calculated (₹22,000 per hectare)
• Money is deposited directly into the bank account

Maximum assistance: ₹44,000 per farmer

How to Check Application Status

1. Go to iKhedut Portal
2. Click “Check Application Status”
3. Enter your Aadhaar or Application Number
4. View approval and payment status

Latest Update (December 2025)

• 3.39 lakh farmers have already received assistance
• ₹1,098 crore disbursed till date
• Verification for remaining applications is ongoing

Conclusion

The ₹10,000 crore Crop-Loss Relief Package 2025 is a major support initiative for farmers affected by unseasonal rainfall in Gujarat. With assistance up to ₹44,000 per farmer, easy application options, and fast DBT payments, this scheme ensures quick relief to those who need it most.