Nashik: 10 Talukas Included Among 265 Under Trigger-1 Drought Alert, Relief Measures Announced
Nashik: Ten talukas in Nashik district are among 265 talukas across Maharashtra where drought conditions have been identified based on rainfall deficiency and other drought-related indicators during the Kharif 2026 season. The State Government has implemented ‘Trigger-1 (First Alert)’ in these areas under the Drought Management Code, 2016, and announced various relief measures and concessions.…
Nashik district in Maharashtra has been identified as one of 265 talukas facing drought conditions due to rainfall deficiency and other indicators during the Kharif 2026 season. The State Government has issued a 'Trigger-1 (First Alert)' under the Drought Management Code, 2016, for ten Nashik talukas: Malegaon, Baglan, Kalwan, Nandgaon, Surgana, Igatpuri, Peth, Sinnar, Yeola, and Deola.
The Relief and Rehabilitation Department released a Government Resolution on September 25, 2026, outlining relief measures and concessions. The Agriculture Commissioner found drought conditions across 265 talukas. District Collectors must conduct panchnamas and crop condition surveys in all affected areas. Farmers will benefit from land revenue concessions, crop loan restructuring, deferment of agriculture-related loan recoveries, and electricity bill concessions for pumps up to 7.5 horsepower.
Other measures include exemption from school and college examination fees, relaxation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme norms, water tankers, and arrangements for adequate foodgrains and fodder. The final decision on crop loss compensation will be made in a separate resolution.
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