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Maharashtra Cabinet Okays Rs 5,000 Advance Aid to Farmers in Drought-Hit Areas Before Diwali

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says the state will provide immediate financial assistance as 305 of Maharashtra’s 358 talukas are declared drought-affected.

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will distribute ₹7,500 crore as advance drought relief to approximately 15 million farmers in the state before Diwali. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to deposit ₹5,000 in the bank accounts of each eligible farmer this week. The Chief Minister […] Randhir Patil

Maharashtra: In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, a decision was taken to provide an advance assistance of Rs 5,000 to drought-affected farmers before Diwali. The cabinet also approved important decisions related to various sectors, including the disabled, industries, transport, and education. (Maharashtra) The cabinet […] The post Maharashtra: Fadnavis government's big Diwali gift to drought-affected farm…

The Maharashtra government is preparing to give a big relief to farmers before Diwali. Approval of Rs. 4 thousand crore has been sought to provide loan waiver benefit to 4.15 lakh farmers. While 1.5 crore drought-affected farmers will be given advance financial assistance of Rs. 5 thousand.

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Moneycontrol broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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