Maharashtra to disburse ₹5,000 to 1.5 crore drought-affected farmers

The government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a relief package targeting drought-affected farmers across the state. The decision to distribute ₹5,000 to each eligible farmer represents a direct intervention to ease financial strain during the crucial festive season.

According to official directives, the funds are to be transferred into beneficiary accounts before Diwali, ensuring farmers receive support during a period of high agricultural uncertainty and financial pressure. The identification of approximately 1.5 crore drought-affected farmers indicates the widespread nature of the agricultural distress across Maharashtra.

The relief measure underscores the government's efforts to address rural distress amid erratic monsoon patterns and water scarcity affecting large sections of the farming community. State authorities have prioritized swift disbursement to ensure timely assistance reaches cultivators.

The initiative comes as Maharashtra continues to grapple with drought conditions affecting agricultural productivity and farmer incomes across multiple districts. Officials have been instructed to expedite the process to ensure the funds reach intended beneficiaries without delay.