Drought-Hit Maharashtra Farmers Get Diwali Relief: Rs 5,000 Aid, Debt Relief, And More
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that farmers in drought-hit areas will receive ₹5,000 before Diwali as immediate aid. This comes as over 85% of the state's talukas are now declared drought-hit, with 40 more added to the list. The government aims to expedite relief efforts, with debt relief for 3.5 lakh farmers also underway.