Nashik: ₹5,000 Advance Aid Credited To 4.47 Lakh Drought-Hit Farmers
Nashik: Farmers across Nashik district have received financial relief ahead of Diwali, with the state government crediting advance assistance of ₹5,000 each to approximately 4.47 lakh farmers affected by inadequate rainfall and crop losses. A total of 4,47,043 farmers have received the amount directly in their bank accounts, enabling many families to celebrate Diwali despite the financial…
Nashik: The state government has provided financial assistance of ₹5,000 to around 4.47 lakh drought-affected farmers in the Nashik district ahead of Diwali. The advance aid, credited directly to farmers' bank accounts, has enabled many families to celebrate the festival despite the financial difficulties caused by inadequate rainfall and crop losses.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the government received gratitude from the affected farmers for their timely support. The drought declaration in all 13 talukas of Nashik district prompted the assessment of crop damage and the subsequent announcement of the relief. Beneficiaries from various talukas, including Sinnar, Igatpuri, Niphad, Niphad, Sayne, and Malegaon, expressed their satisfaction with the financial support, which helped them meet essential expenses during the festive season.
Farmers cultivating maize particularly appreciated the assistance, as it alleviated the impact of significant crop losses. The timely intervention by the state government has brought relief to rural households struggling with agricultural hardships.
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