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Politics
Congress Leader Wadettiwar Urges Immediate Release of Namo Kisan Funds in Maharashtra Drought
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM
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Congress MP R. Wadettiwar has called for the swift disbursement of pending Namo Kisan payments to farmers affected by the drought in Maharashtra.
Congress MP R. Wadettiwar has demanded that the government release the funds that are pending under the Namo Kisan scheme for farmers in Maharashtra. The demand comes amid reports that the state is grappling with a severe drought that has left many agricultural workers in distress.
The Namo Kisan scheme, launched by the central government, is intended to provide financial support to farmers across the country. In Maharashtra, a number of beneficiaries have reportedly not yet received their allotments.
Wadettiwar, speaking in the Lok Sabha, urged the Ministry of Agriculture to expedite the disbursement process and highlighted the urgent need for relief measures for the drought‑affected farming community.
The government has not yet responded to the MP’s request, but the issue has drawn attention to the broader challenges of drought management and farmer welfare in the state.
The Namo Kisan scheme, launched by the central government, is intended to provide financial support to farmers across the country. In Maharashtra, a number of beneficiaries have reportedly not yet received their allotments.
Wadettiwar, speaking in the Lok Sabha, urged the Ministry of Agriculture to expedite the disbursement process and highlighted the urgent need for relief measures for the drought‑affected farming community.
The government has not yet responded to the MP’s request, but the issue has drawn attention to the broader challenges of drought management and farmer welfare in the state.