Maharashtra Government’s Financial Aid for Farmers in Marathwada Region Inadequate: Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra Government’s financial aid for farmers in Marathwada region inadequate: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar criticizes Maharashtra Government for inadequate financial assistance to flood-affected farmers, urges more support for recovery.

Maharashtra: Rs 1356 cr aid approved for 21 lakh rain-affected farmers

Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has approved financial assistance of Rs 1,356.30 crore for farmers affected by excessive rainfall and floods, state Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav Patil said.The aid will directly benefit 21,66,198 affected farmers across 15,16,681 hectares of damaged agricultural land, he added."The state has taken a decisive step by approving Rs 1,356.30 crore for relief, ensuring distressed f…