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Agriculture
Latur farmers march demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare compensation amid Maharashtra drought
✍️ mid-day.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:02 AM
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Farmers in Latur, Maharashtra, staged a protest demanding a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for every hectare of loss caused by the ongoing drought.
A group of farmers from Latur district gathered on the streets to highlight the severe impact of the current drought in Maharashtra. The prolonged water shortage has reduced crop yields, prompting the agrarian community to seek relief.
The protesters marched to the district administration office, where they presented a demand for a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for each hectare of cultivated land that has been rendered unproductive by the drought. The demand reflects the estimated loss that many small and marginal farmers have incurred.
Local authorities have been approached with the petition, and the farmers have called for an immediate response from the state government to mitigate the financial distress caused by the prolonged dry spell.
The demonstration underscores growing concerns among the farming community in Maharashtra, where drought conditions have become increasingly frequent and severe.
The protest remains peaceful, with participants emphasizing the need for swift policy action to support those whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.
The protesters marched to the district administration office, where they presented a demand for a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for each hectare of cultivated land that has been rendered unproductive by the drought. The demand reflects the estimated loss that many small and marginal farmers have incurred.
Local authorities have been approached with the petition, and the farmers have called for an immediate response from the state government to mitigate the financial distress caused by the prolonged dry spell.
The demonstration underscores growing concerns among the farming community in Maharashtra, where drought conditions have become increasingly frequent and severe.
The protest remains peaceful, with participants emphasizing the need for swift policy action to support those whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.