‘Saw The Extent Of The Crisis After Meeting Farmers’: Shinde As Maharashtra Declares 265 Talukas Drought-Hit, Announces Relief Measures | VIDEO
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the state government's decision to declare 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas drought-affected was taken after leaders visited affected areas, interacted with farmers and assessed the severity of the crisis in drought-hit zones. According to reports, earlier in the day, the Maharashtra government had issued a Government…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Saturday that 265 out of the state's 358 talukas have been declared drought-affected due to deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Shinde said the decision was based on consultations with farmers and assessments of the crisis in drought-hit zones. The 12-point relief package to be offered to affected areas includes loan suspension, loan restructuring, concessions in school fees, drinking water, fodder provisions, and more.
Maharashtra received only 755.9 mm of rainfall from June to September 18, which is 18.8% less than the normal rainfall of 932.3 mm.
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