US EditionMaharashtra Government Announces ₹31,628 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Affected Farmers
The Rs 31,628 crore package includes Rs 18,000 crore for crop loss and covers 60 lakh farmers with compensation and aid before Diwali, the government said.
- On October 7, 2025, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a Rs 31,628 crore relief package for farmers hit by floods, joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.
- Heavy rains and floods in Maharashtra damaged crops on about 68.8 lakh hectares and affected approximately 60 lakh farmers across 29 districts and 253 talukas.
- Support measures list Rs 18,500/ha for dryland, Rs 27,000/ha for seasonal horticulture, Rs 32,500/ha for irrigated farms, Rs 37,500 per milch animal, and Rs 5,000 crore for insurance payouts to 45 lakh insured farmers.
- Immediate relief includes Rs 10,000 cash per affected farmer, with the government aiming to disburse most funds before Diwali and over Rs 18,000 crore for crop loss compensation.
- Fadnavis said, 'The government will extend assistance beyond the NDRF norms, increasing the limit from 2 hectares to 3 hectares,' and announced this as the largest relief package in India this year, covering every dead animal.
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Maharashtra announces Rs 31,628-crore package for farmers hit by heavy rains, floods
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a Rs 31,628-crore compensation package for farmers in the flood-affected areas of the state.The aid primarily targets farmers in 29 of the state’s 36 districts, especially in the Marathwada region, who have suffered heavy crop and land losses due to relentless rains and flooding, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.Rain-related incidents have killed 337 persons in Maharashtra during this year’s m…
Maharashtra government announces ₹31,628 crore relief package for flood-affected farmers
Under this, farmers with dry land will receive ₹18,500 per hectare for crop damage, while those with hangami bagayati (seasonal irrigated land) will get ₹27,000 per hectare, and those with bagayatu (fully irrigated land) will receive compensation of ₹32,500 per hectare
"We will stand with farmers': Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra Govt announces Rs 31,628 cr relief package
"The Mahayuti government today announced an over Rs 31,000 crore package for flood-affected farmers of the state. Approximately 60 lakh farmers in the state were affected by the floods. The farmers need help to sow Rabi crops now...We will stand by the farmers. I appeal to them to remain patient and not take any untoward step."
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