Maharashtra Dry Spell: Govt To Prioritise Crop Insurance, Loan Waivers For Affected Farmers
Mumbai: In the wake of a severe dry spell affecting standing kharif crops across Maharashtra, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne assured farmers on Thursday that the state government stands firmly with them and will prioritise relief through crop insurance, farm loan waivers, and key agricultural schemes. An official relief notification is expected to be issued in the next two to three days.…
Maharashtra faces a severe dry spell impacting standing kharif crops, prompting the government to prioritize relief measures for affected farmers. Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne vowed the state would offer crop insurance, loan waivers, and essential agricultural schemes to assist those hit by the rainfall deficit. The Minister toured Pimpale village in Sangamner taluka, personally assessing the damage to soybean crops on a local farmer's land.
He directed officials to expedite crop insurance claim processes during a field visit. Despite high sowing rates for crops like soybean, cotton, maize, and tur, water stress during soybean pod-filling is expected to severely impact yields. The Minister emphasized the government's commitment to delivering financial and administrative aid to impacted families, with a comprehensive relief notification expected soon from the Central and State Disaster Management, Relief, and Rehabilitation Departments.
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