CM Fadnavis and DCM Shinde visit drought-prone regions in Maharashtra
The tour of CM and DCM comes after Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a subcommittee to handle the drought issue under the chairmanship of Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently visited drought-stricken regions in the state. Fadnavis toured Latur district and Dharashiv, while Shinde visited Akola. This visit followed Fadnavis' announcement on September 22 of a subcommittee to address the drought, which is attributed to an El Niño effect.
The subcommittee, chaired by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffered crop losses due to the prolonged dry spell.
Fadnavis met with a farmer named Nilanga, who broke down in tears, lamenting the severe losses due to the lack of water and poor rainfall. The Chief Minister assured the farmer that a drought government resolution would be issued in the next two days, providing relief for rabi crops, drinking water, fodder for cattle, and food grains.
Fadnavis highlighted the significant rainfall deficit in the state, noting that Latur, which received less than 50% of normal rainfall, was the worst hit this year compared to the previous year when rainfall was around 65% to 70%. Shinde echoed Fadnavis' sentiments, emphasizing the need to declare a drought and support the affected farmers. He also cited the State government's data, which showed a 17% rainfall deficit, with several regions in Marathwada receiving less than 50% of the normal rainfall.
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