HP Special Relief Package 2025 Announced: On 28 July 2025, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a historic and comprehensive relief package for families affected by natural disasters across the state. This decision marks a major step up in financial support, making Himachal the first Indian state to grant such high compensation, well above the national guidelines.
This special package will benefit thousands of families whose houses, shops, livestock, farms, or personal belongings have been damaged or lost due to floods, landslides, or other calamities. The Cabinet has not only enhanced the relief amounts but has also widened the scope of beneficiaries, including tenants, farmers, and shopkeepers.
Himachal Pradesh Special Relief Package 2025 – Highlights
| Relief Category | Old Amount (₹) | New Amount (₹) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completely Damaged House | 1,30,000 | 7,00,000 | House owners |
| Partially Damaged House | 12,500 | 1,00,000 | House owners |
| Damaged Shop or Dhaba | 10,000 | 1,00,000 | Shop/Dhaba owners |
| Cowshed Loss | 10,000 | 50,000 | Cowshed owners |
| Tenant’s Property Loss | 10,000 | 50,000 | Tenants |
| Owner’s Property Loss (Belongings) | – | 70,000 | House owners |
| Loss of Cow/Buffalo (per animal) | 37,500 | 55,000 | Cattle owners |
| Loss of Sheep, Goat, Pig, Lamb (per animal) | 4,000 | 9,000 | Livestock owners |
| Fully Damaged Polyhouse | – | 25,000 | Farmers/Gardeners |
| House Desilting Support | – | 50,000 | House owners |
| Farm/Garden Loss (per bigha) | 3,900 | 10,000 | Farmers, Gardeners |
| Desilting Farm (per bigha) | 1,500 | 6,000 | Farmers |
| Crop Loss (per bigha) | 500 | 3,000 | Farmers |
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Major Announcements Under HP Special Relief Package 2025
Highest-Ever Relief for House Owners
The compensation for a fully destroyed house has been raised to ₹7 lakh, a massive jump from the previous ₹1.3 lakh. Partially damaged houses will now get ₹1 lakh. Shopkeepers and dhaba owners can also claim ₹1 lakh for damages.
Increased Aid for Livestock and Farmers
- Cattle owners who lost cows or buffaloes will receive ₹55,000 per animal (previously ₹37,500).
- Owners of goats, sheep, pigs, and lambs will now get ₹9,000 per animal, covering all lost animals (not just 3 as in the central relief manual).
- For destroyed polyhouses, ₹25,000 is being given, and ₹50,000 for cleaning silt from homes.
- Compensation for agricultural/horticultural land loss is now ₹10,000 per bigha, and for cleaning silt, ₹6,000 per bigha.
- Crop loss compensation has also been increased to ₹3,000 per bigha.
Support for Tenants and Belongings
Tenants who lost their belongings can now receive ₹50,000. House owners will get ₹70,000 for loss of personal property due to disaster.
More Support for All Disaster Victims
The Cabinet acknowledged the pain and loss caused by recent disasters and called on citizens to contribute to the Aapada Rahat Kosh (Disaster Relief Fund) for ongoing support.
Who Can Apply for the Himachal Special Relief Package?
- Families in officially declared disaster-affected areas
- Owners of houses, shops, cowsheds, livestock, and poly-houses
- Tenants who lost belongings
- Farmers and gardeners facing land or crop loss
How to Claim Relief?
The state government will soon publish detailed guidelines on applying for relief, likely via the local administration or designated state portal. Beneficiaries should keep documents and photos as proof of loss for faster processing.
Himachal Pradesh government’s new disaster relief package is a landmark step for disaster-affected families, providing the highest levels of compensation for homes, livestock, and agricultural loss in India. This relief will help thousands of families rebuild their lives and livelihoods faster and with greater dignity. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed about application processes and make the best use of the government’s support.