<h1>Chief minister announces Rs 2,200 crore flood relief package, relaxes eligibility and expands aid for farmers, homes, infrastructure</h1> The state chief minister visited flood-affected districts after widespread damage to crops, livestock, homes, businesses and infrastructure, announcing a government relief package exceeding Rs 2,200 crore and a commitment to provide further aid as needed. The administration will relax eligibility criteria for compensation, apply the same assistance norms used for drought and excessive-rainfall relief, and extend financial support for agricultural losses, housing, food, roads, schools, power infrastructure and farm roads, with separate assistance for businesses and priority reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges.