Lucknow, April 9 -- : Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure immediate relief to farmers whose crops were damaged by unseasonal rain, hailstorm and incidents of fire in various districts, according to an official statement.

"District magistrates must ensure that assistance is provided to affected farmers in a prompt and transparent manner. Relief camps should be set up wherever required, and mandi samitis should also extend all possible support to farmers," he said while chairing a high-level meeting.

"It is natural for farmers to feel worried in such adverse circumstances, and the state government stands firmly with them.

"The survey of crop loss and payment of compensation should be swift and transpa...