Pune Drought: Farmers Receive ₹5,000 Advance Before Diwali Amid Crop Losses Across 3.18 Lakh Hectares
Pune: Farmers in Pune district received advance assistance of ₹5,000 each before Diwali as the state government began providing financial relief for crop losses caused by insufficient rainfall. The assistance comes amid widespread agricultural damage, with more than 3 lakh hectares affected across the district. According to the district administration, drought was declared in 10 talukas of Pune…
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