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Maharashtra to Deliver Diwali Rations to Drought‑Stricken Farmers at Doorsteps
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that the state will distribute Diwali rations directly to farmers suffering from drought, ensuring food security on the festival day.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that the Maharashtra government will deliver Diwali rations to farmers affected by the ongoing drought, with the packages being handed over at their doorsteps on the festival day. The initiative, part of the state’s broader support for agriculture, aims to provide immediate relief to farmers who have struggled with water scarcity and crop losses.
The distribution will be coordinated by the state’s agriculture department in partnership with local panchayats and village committees. Farmers will receive a standard Diwali ration bundle, which typically includes essential staples and household items, ensuring that families have the necessary provisions for the celebrations.
This move follows a series of measures taken by the government to mitigate the impact of the severe drought that has affected large swaths of Maharashtra’s farming communities. By delivering rations directly, the state seeks to reduce logistical challenges and guarantee that aid reaches those most in need.
The scheme will be implemented on Diwali day, 24 October 2024, with officials planning to cover all districts with significant drought‑impacted areas. The government has also pledged to monitor the distribution process to maintain transparency and efficiency.
The distribution will be coordinated by the state’s agriculture department in partnership with local panchayats and village committees. Farmers will receive a standard Diwali ration bundle, which typically includes essential staples and household items, ensuring that families have the necessary provisions for the celebrations.
This move follows a series of measures taken by the government to mitigate the impact of the severe drought that has affected large swaths of Maharashtra’s farming communities. By delivering rations directly, the state seeks to reduce logistical challenges and guarantee that aid reaches those most in need.
The scheme will be implemented on Diwali day, 24 October 2024, with officials planning to cover all districts with significant drought‑impacted areas. The government has also pledged to monitor the distribution process to maintain transparency and efficiency.