Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Extends Drought Relief to Flood-Hit Farmers
Heavy rains caused damage to a large amount of farmland in Maharashtra.
The government is helping farmers by giving them the same aid as if they were in a drought.
The state will provide aid to affected farmers.
The government is also stopping loan repayments from farmers and is simplifying aid distribution.
The government aims to get financial assistance to farmers before Diwali.
The state's Agriculture Department will donate one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Maharashtra government extends drought relief measures to flood-hit farmers.
Crops across nearly 60 lakh hectares have been severely damaged.
Affected farmers will receive assistance before Diwali.
Banks have been instructed to stop loan recoveries from farmers.
The Agriculture Department will donate one day’s salary to CMRF.
- Who
- Maharashtra farmers, state government
- What
- Drought relief for flood-hit farmers
- When
- Recent floods
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Crop damage and widespread loss
State Government
Opposition Parties
Declaration of Wet Drought
State Government
Not recognizing “wet drought” but offering drought relief measures.
Opposition Parties
Demanded the government declare a “wet drought”.
- Affected Area
- Maharashtra
- Land Affected
- 60 lakh hectares (approx.)
- Relief Measures
- Drought relief, loan moratorium, e-KYC relaxation
- Aid Distribution Goal
- Before Diwali
- Aid Source
- Chief Minister’s Relief Fund
Sources
Maharashtra Allows Immediate Use Of District Funds For Flood Relief And Rehabilitation
A Monsoon Plan For Marathwada
Announce complete crop loan waiver, don’t do politics: Uddhav Thackeray's Saamana
Maha floods: 'Only temples came forward to help victims'
‘Requested flood relief from Centre’: Devendra Fadnavis says over 60 lakh hectares of land affected, final aid soon
Nearly 60 lakh hectares of area damaged in rains, relief package next week: Fadnavis
Maharashtra rain: Workers, Marathi actors, party workers rush with help for flood-hit Marathwada
Maha govt to give freebies to drought-affected farmers: CM Fadnavis
Crops on 60 lakh hectares damaged due to rain, final aid will be announced soon: CM
