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Agriculture
Maharashtra extends borewell ban relief till Dec 15 for farmers
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:40 AM
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The Maharashtra government has relaxed restrictions on borewell usage until December 15 to assist farmers in saving trees during the drought. The decision was announced during the Chief Minister's visit to Nagpur district.
The Maharashtra state government has announced a temporary relaxation of restrictions on the use of borewells, extending the relief period until December 15. This measure is specifically aimed at helping farmers mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought and ensuring the survival of their trees and crops.
The announcement was made during an interaction with village sarpanches and local representatives in Lohari Sawanga, located in the Narkhed taluka of Nagpur district. The Chief Minister was present at the venue to engage directly with the local agricultural community.
The decision follows the Chief Minister's overnight stay in the village on November 7, where he celebrated Deepavali with a local farmer’s family. This visit provided the context for the immediate policy adjustment to support the agrarian sector in the drought-affected region.
By extending the window for borewell usage, the administration seeks to provide critical water access to farmers who are struggling with water scarcity. The move underscores the state's focus on addressing immediate agricultural challenges through targeted policy interventions.
The announcement was made during an interaction with village sarpanches and local representatives in Lohari Sawanga, located in the Narkhed taluka of Nagpur district. The Chief Minister was present at the venue to engage directly with the local agricultural community.
The decision follows the Chief Minister's overnight stay in the village on November 7, where he celebrated Deepavali with a local farmer’s family. This visit provided the context for the immediate policy adjustment to support the agrarian sector in the drought-affected region.
By extending the window for borewell usage, the administration seeks to provide critical water access to farmers who are struggling with water scarcity. The move underscores the state's focus on addressing immediate agricultural challenges through targeted policy interventions.