Pune: Over 3.28 Lakh Farmers Receive ₹164.27 Crore In Diwali Aid; Some Still Await ₹5,000 Due To Technical Issues
Pune: More than 3.28 lakh farmers in Pune district have received ₹164.27 crore in Diwali advance assistance from the Maharashtra government. However, some eligible farmers are still waiting for the ₹5,000 payment due to technical issues with their bank accounts. According to the district administration, ₹164.27 crore was deposited directly into the bank accounts of 3,28,542 farmers as of Nov 5,…
In Pune district, over 3.28 lakh farmers have received ₹164.27 crore in Diwali advance assistance from the Maharashtra government, according to a report by Free Press Journal. Each eligible farmer received ₹5,000 under the state's scheme to provide immediate relief to those affected by drought during the 2026 kharif season. However, some farmers are still awaiting their ₹5,000 due to technical issues with their bank accounts. The government aims to resolve these issues to ensure all eligible farmers receive their payments.
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