Ahmedabad, Oct 20 (PTI) The Gujarat government on Monday announced Rs 947 crore relief package for farmers of five districts for crop damage due to heavy rains in August and September.

Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the decision was taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who held meetings even on Diwali to ensure the special package is finalised for farmers.

Assistance of Rs 563 crore will be provided as per provisions of SDRF, while Rs 384 crore has been added from the state budget, totalling Rs 947 crore, he said.

This assistance will be paid to affected farmers of 800 villages in 18 talukas of Junagadh, Panchmahal, Kutch, Patan and Vav-Tharad districts, a state government release said.

"Financial assistance will be given as per norms fixed by the state government for crop

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