Maharashtra announces drought in 265 of 358 sub-districts
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The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 265 of 358 sub-districts due to deficient rainfall.
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- The Maharashtra state government has declared a drought across 265 sub-districts following reports of significant rainfall deficiency.
- Affected areas will receive a package of 12 relief measures, including loan restructuring and electricity bill concessions.
- District officials have been ordered to begin crop surveys to assess the damage.
- No direct financial compensation for crop loss has been provided yet.
What to watch next
- Future government announcements regarding direct crop-loss compensation for farmers.
- Implementation and delivery of the 12 promised relief measures.
- Potential expansion of relief to urban areas as requested by opposition members.
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Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena-UBT leader
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“Apart from the relief to farmers, the government should also announce relief to the urban parts of the state, as inflation is bound to increase and industrial areas are likely to face the impact of the drought”
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…prescribed under the Drought Code, including a dry spell of more than 21 days and a rainfall deficit of over 25%, had been met. The opposition, however, raised questions over the implementation of the announcements. “ Apart from the relief to farmers, the government should also announce relief to the urban parts of the state, as inflation is bound to increase and industrial areas are likely to face the impact of the drought ,” said Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray. Farm activist and former MP Raju Shetti said, “The mere announcement is not sufficient. The farmers should immediately get the money in their hands. The state government…
Raju Shetti
Farm activist and former MP
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“The mere announcement is not sufficient. The farmers should immediately get the money in their hands. The state government had announced a relief package of ₹31,000 crore after last year’s downpour, but the farmers have hardly got anything out of it.”
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…parts of the state, as inflation is bound to increase and industrial areas are likely to face the impact of the drought,” said Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray. Farm activist and former MP Raju Shetti said, “ The mere announcement is not sufficient. The farmers should immediately get the money in their hands. The state government had announced a relief package of ₹31,000 crore after last year’s downpour, but the farmers have hardly got anything out of it. ” - ABOUT THE AUTHORSurendra P GanganSurendra P. Gangan is an Associate Editor with the Mumbai Edition of the Hindustan Times, covering politics, social and economic issues, and Maharashtra affairs. With more than three…
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