Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Plans Crop Insurance, Loan Waivers Amid Dry Spell
Many farmers in Maharashtra are facing problems because there has not been enough rain.
Their crops, especially soybean, may produce much less food.
Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne visited a village to see the damage himself.
He spoke with farmers and asked officials to fix problems with crop insurance claims.
The government says it will give priority to crop insurance and farm loan waivers.
It also plans help for fodder, drinking water, and animals.
A formal relief announcement is expected in the next two or three days.
Officials will visit farms to make sure the assistance reaches affected families.
Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne inspected drought-damaged soybean crops in Pimpale village.
The government plans to prioritise crop insurance, farm loan waivers, and agricultural schemes.
A joint relief notification from central and state departments is expected within two to three days.
Ahilyanagar crops faced prolonged water stress despite high sowing levels for soybean, cotton, maize, and tur.
Officials were ordered to arrange contingency measures for fodder, drinking water, livestock, and farmer grievances.
- Who
- Maharashtra farmers, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne, and state and district officials.
- What
- The government is preparing crop insurance, farm loan waiver, and other relief measures for farmers affected by a severe dry spell.
- When
- The minister made the announcement on Thursday; a relief notification is expected within two to three days.
- Where
- Across affected parts of Maharashtra, including Pimpale village in Sangamner taluka and Ahilyanagar district.
- Why
- Prolonged rainfall shortages and water stress have damaged standing kharif crops and threatened yields.
- Affected crops
- Soybean, cotton, maize, and tur were among the crops under review.
- Soybean sowing
- Soybean sowing reached 113.03% of the reported target.
- Cotton sowing
- Cotton sowing reached 91.66%.
- Maize sowing
- Maize sowing reached 163.34%.
- Tur sowing
- Tur sowing reached 134.32%.
- Planned assistance
- Crop insurance, farm loan waivers, agricultural schemes, fodder, drinking water, and livestock support.
- Expected notification
- A comprehensive relief notification is expected in two to three days.