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Agriculture
Maharashtra Minister asks Finance Dept opinion on pension, arrears for spray staff
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:18 AM
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The Maharashtra minister has sought the Finance Department’s view on pending pension and salary arrears for seasonal spray staff employed in crop protection.
Maharashtra’s state minister responsible for agricultural operations has formally requested an opinion from the Finance Department regarding outstanding pension benefits and salary arrears owed to seasonal spray staff. These workers are hired on a contract basis during pest‑control campaigns and often face delays in receiving their entitlements.
The minister highlighted that unresolved financial dues are affecting the morale of the spray teams, which play a critical role in safeguarding crops across the state. By seeking the finance ministry’s assessment, the government aims to clarify the fiscal implications before taking corrective action.
The Finance Department is expected to examine the pending liabilities, evaluate budgetary provisions, and advise the state on feasible measures to settle the arrears and regularise pension payments for the seasonal workforce.
The minister highlighted that unresolved financial dues are affecting the morale of the spray teams, which play a critical role in safeguarding crops across the state. By seeking the finance ministry’s assessment, the government aims to clarify the fiscal implications before taking corrective action.
The Finance Department is expected to examine the pending liabilities, evaluate budgetary provisions, and advise the state on feasible measures to settle the arrears and regularise pension payments for the seasonal workforce.