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Agriculture
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assures Latur farmers of sufficient drought relief funds
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:46 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met farmers in Latur amid the state's drought, pledging that relief funds will not be lacking.
Maharashtra continues to grapple with a severe drought that has strained agricultural output across the state. In Latur, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a meeting with local farmers to discuss the impact of the water shortage on their crops and livelihoods.
During the interaction, Fadnavis assured the farming community that the state government has earmarked adequate funds for drought relief and that there would be no shortfall in the disbursement of these resources. He emphasized that the relief package would cover irrigation support, seed subsidies, and financial assistance to mitigate crop losses.
Farmers, who have been facing declining yields and rising input costs, welcomed the reassurance but urged swift implementation of the promised measures. The chief minister reiterated the administration's commitment to monitoring the situation closely and ensuring that aid reaches the most affected areas without delay.
The meeting underscores the government's focus on agricultural resilience as Maharashtra battles prolonged water scarcity, with officials indicating that further assessments will guide additional support if needed.
During the interaction, Fadnavis assured the farming community that the state government has earmarked adequate funds for drought relief and that there would be no shortfall in the disbursement of these resources. He emphasized that the relief package would cover irrigation support, seed subsidies, and financial assistance to mitigate crop losses.
Farmers, who have been facing declining yields and rising input costs, welcomed the reassurance but urged swift implementation of the promised measures. The chief minister reiterated the administration's commitment to monitoring the situation closely and ensuring that aid reaches the most affected areas without delay.
The meeting underscores the government's focus on agricultural resilience as Maharashtra battles prolonged water scarcity, with officials indicating that further assessments will guide additional support if needed.