Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Dhule Guardian Minister Inspects Drought-Hit Farms, Promises Relief
Some farmers in Dhule are facing very dry conditions.
Their cotton plants stayed small and many cotton bolls did not open.
Their maize also did not grow properly because there was not enough water.
Minister Jaykumar Rawal visited the farms to see the damage himself.
Farmers told him about crop losses, drinking water and fodder problems.
He said all four talukas in the district can receive drought relief.
He asked officials to save water and fodder for the months ahead.
He also promised that the government would try to support farmers and their families.
Jaykumar Rawal inspected drought-affected farms in Shindkheda and Sakri talukas of Dhule district.
Farmers reported stunted cotton, unfilled maize cobs, water shortages and insufficient livestock fodder.
Rawal said all four Dhule talukas are included in drought relief assistance.
He prioritized drinking-water planning, fodder preservation, water conservation and lower-water farming methods.
Officials and farmers discussed crop losses, family livelihoods and support needed during the coming months.
- Who
- State Minister and Dhule Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal, district officials and affected farmers.
- What
- Rawal inspected drought-hit farms and assured farmers of relief and planning for water, fodder, employment and government aid.
- When
- Tuesday; Rawal said the district may need to manage the situation for nearly 10 months until the next monsoon.
- Where
- Fields along the Chimthane-Shevade road in Shindkheda taluka and farms in the Chhavdi area of Sakri taluka, Dhule district.
- Why
- To assess crop damage and address shortages of water, fodder and financial support caused by drought-like conditions.
- Affected crops
- Cotton and maize, along with other crops
- Reported damage
- Stunted cotton plants, unopened cotton bolls and maize that failed to mature
- Relief coverage
- All four Dhule talukas—Dhule, Sakri, Shindkheda and Shirpur—were included in drought relief assistance
- Key concerns
- Crop losses, drinking water, livestock fodder and family livelihoods
- Planning period
- Nearly 10 months until the next monsoon, according to Rawal
- Minister's priorities
- Water conservation, fodder preservation, drinking-water planning and less water-intensive farming