87.45 Lakh Drought-Hit Farmers Receive ₹4,372 Crore In Diwali Relief Aid
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has transferred Rs 4,372.83 crore in Diwali advance assistance to 87.45 lakh farmers across 304 drought-hit talukas, providing financial relief ahead of the festive season. The assistance, amounting to Rs 5,000 per eligible farmer, had been announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. As of November 5, a total of 87,45,669 farmers had received the amount…
In Maharashtra, the state government has provided drought-hit farmers with a Diwali advance relief aid totaling Rs 4,372.83 crore, benefiting 87.45 lakh farmers across 304 drought-stricken talukas. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had announced the assistance, which amounts to Rs 5,000 per eligible farmer, with payments made directly into farmers' bank accounts.
As of November 5, all 87,45,669 eligible farmers had received the funds, according to Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav Patil. The process of disbursing the remaining assistance to eligible farmers facing technical issues is ongoing, with these farmers set to receive the aid once discrepancies are resolved. The government emphasized its commitment to ensuring drought-affected farmers do not miss out on this financial support.
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