Maharashtra Drought Relief: Govt To Provide Immediate Aid To Farmers Under First Trigger Norms
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the state government would issue an order Friday, 25, to provide immediate assistance to farmers affected by drought, under the first trigger of the state's drought relief norms. Fadnavis visited drought-affected areas in Washim and Amravati districts to take stock of the situation. He said the entire Amravati division had been…
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced immediate assistance for drought-stricken farmers on Friday, September 25, in line with the state's first trigger norms for drought relief. During a visit to affected areas in Washim and Amravati districts, Fadnavis confirmed that the entire Amravati division had been impacted by drought, putting crops under severe stress.
He vowed to address relief measures, including fodder and water shortages, and ensure that farmers' children's education remains unaffected. The government will also focus on water conservation efforts, desilting dried-up water bodies and repairing ponds to create employment opportunities. Fadnavis assured that drought relief measures, including foodgrain assistance and government procurement of agricultural produce, would reach farmers ahead of Diwali.
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