Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Fast-Tracks Cyclone Nisarg Rehabilitation In Raigad
A big storm called Cyclone Nisarg badly hurt families living in Raigad, a district in Maharashtra, India.
Many people lost their homes and belongings.
The Maharashtra government now wants to help these families faster.
They plan to give each family a piece of land of their own that is at least 500 square feet big.
If a family had a bigger piece of land before, they may get a same-sized piece if one is available.
The government also wants to build roads, water supply, electricity, schools and hospitals for them.
A minister named Makarand Patil led a meeting about this plan.
Another minister, Bharatsheth Gogawale, strongly asked for the families to be helped soon.
The plan has to be approved by the state Cabinet before it can happen.
The Maharashtra government will expedite the long-pending rehabilitation of families affected by Cyclone Nisarg in Raigad district.
A revised disaster rehabilitation policy will offer eligible families an independent plot of at least 500 sq ft and civic amenities.
The decision was made at a Mantralaya meeting chaired by Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil, where Minister Bharatsheth Gogawale raised the issue.
Families whose original plot was larger than 500 sq ft will receive an alternative plot of the same area, subject to availability.
The revised policy will be placed before the state Cabinet for approval after incorporating suggestions from elected representatives.
- Who
- Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil chaired the meeting, with Minister Bharatsheth Gogawale raising the issue; Cyclone Nisarg-affected families in Raigad are the beneficiaries.
- What
- The government decided to fast-track rehabilitation of Cyclone Nisarg-affected families and revise the disaster rehabilitation policy to provide 500 sq ft plots and civic amenities.
- When
- The decision was made at a meeting reported on August 11, 2026.
- Where
- The meeting was held at Mantralaya in Mumbai; rehabilitation concerns Raigad district, including Mahad and Poladpur.
- Why
- To provide safe, permanent rehabilitation to families who suffered extensive losses due to Cyclone Nisarg.
- Decision
- Fast-track rehabilitation of Cyclone Nisarg-affected families in Raigad and revise disaster rehabilitation policy
- Plot allocation
- At least 500 sq ft independent plot for eligible families; same-area plot if original was larger
- Meeting chaired by
- Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil
- Existing policy notification
- Government resolution dated October 14, 2022
- Policy corrigendum
- June 9, 2026
- Compensation basis
- Government notification dated August 27, 2014
- Civic amenities areas
- Rehabilitated villages in Mahad and Poladpur, Raigad
- Next step
- State Cabinet approval