(a) whether the Flood Manual are outdated and inadequate to extend relief and rehabilitate farmers whose crops get affected by natural calamities;
(b) if so, the details of the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the farmers from such situations;
(c) whether the Government is considering to review the Flood Manual in accordance with the changing situations;
(d) if so, the details in this regard; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a) to (e): The relief code/manual is prepared by the respective State Governments. It contain details for providing relief to the people affected by natural calamities. State Governments have been advised to update their relief codes/manuals.
The assistance to the farmers for damage to crops in the wake of natural calamities is provided as per items and norms of assistance approved by the Government of India for expenditure from Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF). These norms are revised from time to time based on the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted by the Government of India consisting of representatives from State Governments.