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Agriculture
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Announces Crop‑Loss Panchanamas from Today
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:03 AM
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The Maharashtra Agriculture Minister has declared that crop‑loss panchanamas will be observed across the state from today, urging farmers to seek divine intervention for the losses.
The Maharashtra Agriculture Minister announced that crop‑loss panchanamas will be observed statewide from today. The prayer ritual, traditionally performed by farmers facing significant losses, is intended to seek divine help for the affected crops.
The declaration came during a press briefing where the minister highlighted the extent of the losses reported by farmers in several districts. He urged farmers to participate in the panchanamas and to report any further damage to the state agricultural department.
The state government has also pledged additional support, including financial assistance and technical advice, to help farmers cope with the losses. The panchanamas will be conducted at local temples and community centers across Maharashtra.
Farmers and agricultural experts are closely monitoring the situation, hoping that the collective prayers and government measures will mitigate the impact of the crop damage.
The declaration came during a press briefing where the minister highlighted the extent of the losses reported by farmers in several districts. He urged farmers to participate in the panchanamas and to report any further damage to the state agricultural department.
The state government has also pledged additional support, including financial assistance and technical advice, to help farmers cope with the losses. The panchanamas will be conducted at local temples and community centers across Maharashtra.
Farmers and agricultural experts are closely monitoring the situation, hoping that the collective prayers and government measures will mitigate the impact of the crop damage.