Drought-Hit Farmers Will Not Be Left In The Lurch, Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar
Nanded: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Saturday assured drought-hit farmers that the state government would stand by them and provide assistance based on crop damage assessments. Pawar, who inspected the crop situation at Sonkhed and Loha in Nanded district, said the government had taken serious note of the drought-like situation caused by a prolonged dry spell. “Farmers…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar guaranteed drought-stricken farmers that the state government would support them and provide assistance based on crop damage assessments, according to her Saturday visit to Nanded district. Pawar, who toured Sonkhed and Loha, emphasized the administration's commitment to addressing the drought-like conditions brought on by a prolonged dry spell.
She directed the administration to carry out spot inspections, draft panchnamas (damage assessment reports), and render aid to affected farmers proportionate to the extent and nature of the losses. The government pledged to provide loan waivers to all eligible farmers. Pawar, a Marathwada native, expressed deep concern over the farmers' plight and assured them that all assistance would be dispensed promptly.
She also pledged to support drought-affected families with drinking water, fodder for livestock, and education for their children. Pawar interacted with farmers, including women and elderly cultivators, and listened to their grievances. Many farmers, particularly women, were emotional as they described their losses and expressed fear for their livelihoods.
Pawar assured the farmers, stating, "I am also a farmer's daughter and a farmer. I can understand your pain."
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