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Agriculture
Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis Announces Relief Package for Marathwada Farmers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:36 PM
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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a new assistance scheme for farmers in the drought‑prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Maharashtra government will extend a dedicated assistance programme to farmers in the Marathwada region, which has been grappling with prolonged drought conditions. The scheme is intended to provide financial relief, as well as support for agricultural inputs and irrigation measures, to help stabilize farm incomes.
In his statement, Fadnavis emphasized the state's commitment to addressing the agrarian distress in Marathwada and assured that the necessary funds would be released promptly. He also highlighted that the programme will be coordinated with local agricultural offices to ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries without delay.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over crop failures and farmer indebtedness in the region. State officials indicated that the rollout will begin in the coming weeks, with monitoring mechanisms put in place to track the impact of the assistance.
Stakeholders, including farmer groups and local leaders, welcomed the move, calling it a timely step toward mitigating the hardships faced by the farming community in Marathwada.
In his statement, Fadnavis emphasized the state's commitment to addressing the agrarian distress in Marathwada and assured that the necessary funds would be released promptly. He also highlighted that the programme will be coordinated with local agricultural offices to ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries without delay.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over crop failures and farmer indebtedness in the region. State officials indicated that the rollout will begin in the coming weeks, with monitoring mechanisms put in place to track the impact of the assistance.
Stakeholders, including farmer groups and local leaders, welcomed the move, calling it a timely step toward mitigating the hardships faced by the farming community in Marathwada.