Odisha CM Announces ₹1,000 Crore Special Package for Flood-Affected People
Bhubaneswar, August 19, 2026: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a ₹1,000-crore special assistance package for people affected by the ongoing floods across the state. The package has been announced based on preliminary damage assessments, with the assistance likely to be increased after a detailed assessment.
The Chief Minister made the announcement following a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to review the flood situation, rescue operations and relief measures. Majhi said the government was fully committed to restoring normalcy in the affected areas.
According to the Chief Minister, Odisha has received more than 1,100 mm of rainfall during June, July and August, around 34 per cent above normal. He said such an unusual rainfall situation had not been witnessed in the state in the last 25 years.
Over 9.4 Lakh People Affected
Floods have affected 74 blocks and 1,381 villages across Bhadrak, Jajpur, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapara districts, impacting more than 9.40 lakh people.
As many as 550 relief camps have been opened, where cooked food is being provided to affected residents. Rescue and relief operations are being conducted with 45 ODRAF teams, eight NDRF teams and 65 fire service teams deployed across the six districts.
Ten-Point Assistance Package
The ₹1,000-crore package includes several measures aimed at helping farmers, fishermen, livestock owners, artisans and flood-affected families.
Farmers suffering 33 per cent or more crop damage will receive agricultural input subsidies for up to two hectares. Assistance will include ₹8,500 per hectare for rain-fed areas, ₹17,000 per hectare for irrigated areas and ₹22,500 per hectare for perennial crops.
The government will also provide financial assistance for the purchase of paddy and non-paddy seeds, free vegetable mini-kits and 75 per cent subsidy for post-flood pest and disease management.
Financial assistance will also be provided for livestock losses and damage to boats, fishing nets and ponds. Flood-affected families will receive support for essential utensils and clothing.
Eligible farmers will also be allowed to convert short-term Kharif agricultural loans into medium-term loans.
Support for Artisans and Infrastructure
Under the package, artisans and handloom workers whose tools or equipment have been damaged will receive ₹5,000 assistance, along with another ₹5,000 support towards losses of raw materials and finished products.
The government has also ordered temporary repairs of flood-damaged roads and canal embankments on a priority basis.
The supply of cooked and dry food will continue in affected areas until the situation returns to normal.
The Chief Minister said the government would continue to stand with people during the crisis and take all necessary steps to restore normal life in the flood-affected regions.
