Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra government to declare drought, provide ₹50,000 per hectare relief
Instead of taking a decision based solely on the average district figures, the actual damage should be considered together based on taluka-wise rainfall, crop condition, and declare drought, says NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar
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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