43 More Tehsils in Drought-Hit List; State Seeks Aid From Centre
The move will extend aid to farmers in excluded areas and cover 265 of the state’s 358 talukas already declared drought-affected.
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43 more tehsils in drought-hit list; state seeks aid from Centre
The drought situation was extensively discussed in the state cabinet on Tuesday, where several ministers from the three ruling parties pointed out that many arid villages with crop losses were not on the list
Government to assess crop damage at mandal level, cover losses outside drought list: Fadnavis
As many as 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, constituting around 74% of the State, have been declared drought-affected. The government has said crop-loss assessments will determine the financial assistance to affected farmers.
Govt to assess crop damage at mandal level, cover losses outside drought list: Fadnavis
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that crop damage assessment will be extended to the mandal (circle) level to ensure financial assistance to farmers in areas excluded from the prescribed drought criteria. Addressing reporters after a cabinet meeting, Fadnavis said special provisions were approved to ensure farmers suffering genuine […]
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Some talukas were not included in the list of drought-affected talukas of the state. Therefore, it has been decided that all talukas will be included in this list. Along with this, Fadnavis also appealed to the guardian ministers of each district to work actively.
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