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 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the government to declare drought and provide relief of ₹50,000 per hectare to farmers. Pawar's letter highlights the severe rainfall deficit across various regions in the state, with Marathwada experiencing a 69% deficit and Vidarbha a 61% deficit.
He suggests implementing a one-rupee crop insurance scheme and setting up state and district-level control rooms to monitor rainfall, crop condition, water scarcity, fodder availability, and livestock condition daily.
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