Bhopal, Oct. 3 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday transferred Rs 653.34 crore as relief to 8,84,772 farmers in 13 districts for their crop losses affected by excessive rainfall, floods, and pest attacks.

CM Yadav sent the amount directly into bank accounts of the farmers through a single click during a virtual programme held at Samatva Bhavan, CM House in Bhopal.

According to an official release, Rs 331.34 crore was given to 3,90,167 farmers impacted by excessive rainfall and floods, while Rs 322 crores were transferred to 4,94,605 soybean farmers hit by yellow mosaic disease and pest attacks.

Addressing the occasion, CM Yadav said that complete transparency was being maintained in giving relief amounts and conducti...