Maharashtra to Give 1.5 Crore Farmers Rs 5,000 Each Before Diwali
- On Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced advance drought relief of Rs 5,000 each for around 1.5 crore farmers in Maharashtra, with the Cabinet approving a total outlay of Rs 7,500 crore.
- Drought conditions in 305 talukas prompted the relief, a significant increase from 265 talukas, as farmers with small landholdings previously received barely Rs 1,000 in assistance.
- Fadnavis directed officials to ensure banks do not deduct any amount from relief payments, marking the first time the government has issued advance financial support to farmers before December.
- Speaking to reporters in Wardha on Sunday, Fadnavis contrasted Maharashtra's relief with Karnataka, which provided only Rs 2,500, noting Rs 5,000 offers immediate support despite not covering all losses.
- Fadnavis criticized Congress, comparing the relief to the Ladki Bahin scheme where women received Rs 1,500, claiming wealthy opposition leaders fail to understand the value of assistance for struggling farmers.
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Maharashtra govt to give Rs 5,000 aid to 1.5 crore drought-hit farmers within eight days
In Maharashtra, 1.5 crore farmers will receive financial assistance of Rs 5,000 this week. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government decision will benefit approximately 1.5 crore farmers. The funds will be credited to their bank accounts within eight days.
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Times of IndiaMaharashtra to give 1.5 crore farmers Rs 5,000 each before Diwali
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a drought relief package for 1.5 crore farmers. An advance amount of Rs 5,000 will be directly deposited into farmers' accounts this week. The government aims to support farmers amidst drought-like conditions and ensure full payment without bank deductions. Maharashtra has allocated Rs 7,500 crore for this immediate assistance program before Diwali.
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces drought relief for 1.5 crore farmers, directs banks to ensure no deductions from payments
The Chief Minister instructed officials to issue explicit directions to banks to prevent deductions from the amount being transferred to farmers as advance drought relief.
Maharashtra drought: CM Fadnavis announces ₹7,500 crore relief package; how much will each farmer get?
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announced ₹7,500 crore in advance drought relief for 1.5 crore farmers, with each eligible beneficiary set to receive ₹5,000. He has directed banks not to deduct any amount from the relief payments.
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KalingaTVMaharashtra govt to transfer Rs 7,500 crore in advance drought relief to 1.5 crore farmers before Diwali
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to deposit Rs 5,000 each as advance drought relief into the bank accounts of 1.5 crore farmers this week, with a total provision of Rs 7,500 crore for the disbursement. Fadnavis has also instructed officials to ensure that banks do not deduct any amount from […] ChiniMandi
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