Maharashtra leaders eating dry fruits at drought review meet sparks row
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed the local administration is responsible for the arrangement of snacks.
NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the Maharashtra government to declare drought and provide financial relief to farmers. He believes the relief should be based on actual damage, taluka-wise rainfall, and crop condition, rather than average district figures. Pawar stated that most parts of the state are experiencing a dire situation, with some districts facing a deficit of about 60% in the last three months.
He listed nine measures to help farmers, including providing ₹50,000 per hectare in aid and special assistance of ₹25,000 for agricultural laborer families. Pawar also recommended expedited implementation of loan waiver schemes, immediate distribution of crop insurance assistance, and setting up district-level control rooms to monitor rainfall, crop condition, and water scarcity.
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