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Agriculture
Supriya Sule Demands Rs 1 Lakh per Hectare for Maharashtra Farmers Affected by Drought
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:39 AM
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Maharashtra MP Supriya Sule has called for a compensation of Rs 1 lakh per hectare for farmers suffering from the state's severe drought.
Maharashtra MP Supriya Sule has urged the state government to provide a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for every hectare of land affected by the ongoing drought.
The request comes as farmers across the state report severe crop losses and water shortages, with many relying on government relief measures.
Sule, who represents the Aurangabad constituency, said the compensation would help farmers recover losses and invest in drought‑resistant crops.
The state government has yet to respond to the demand, and the issue has sparked debate among agricultural stakeholders and policymakers.
The call for compensation highlights the growing pressure on Maharashtra’s agricultural sector amid prolonged dry spells.
The request comes as farmers across the state report severe crop losses and water shortages, with many relying on government relief measures.
Sule, who represents the Aurangabad constituency, said the compensation would help farmers recover losses and invest in drought‑resistant crops.
The state government has yet to respond to the demand, and the issue has sparked debate among agricultural stakeholders and policymakers.
The call for compensation highlights the growing pressure on Maharashtra’s agricultural sector amid prolonged dry spells.