5 hrs ago
Thackeray Demands Maharashtra Drought Declaration, Special Legislative Session
Uddhav Thackeray says many farmers in Maharashtra are facing very difficult conditions.
He says crops have dried up, animals lack fodder and families are struggling with debt.
He wants the state government to officially declare a drought.
He also wants lawmakers to hold a special meeting to discuss help for farmers.
Thackeray says crop damage should be assessed immediately instead of waiting until after October 5.
He wants farmers to receive financial assistance within 40 to 45 days.
He also called for information about loan waivers and insurance payments to be made public.
The government has not provided a response in the article.
Uddhav Thackeray accused the Maharashtra government of mishandling severe agrarian distress and drought-like conditions.
He demanded an immediate two-to-three-day special legislative session on drought relief, drinking water and crop damage.
Thackeray called for drought to be officially declared based on ground conditions rather than disaster-fund criteria.
He sought transparency on the earlier Rs 31,000 crore package, farm-loan waiver beneficiaries and crop-insurance payouts.
He urged aid within 40 to 45 days, faster crop-loss assessments, a relief dashboard and measures to prevent farmer suicides.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray, president of Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Thackeray demanded drought declaration, a special legislative session, faster farmer aid and greater transparency in relief programs.
- Where
- Maharashtra, including severely affected regions such as Solapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Vidarbha.
- When
- Thursday; he also criticized plans to delay crop-loss assessments until after October 5.
- Why
- Because of drought-like conditions, crop losses, depleted fodder, farmer debt and concerns about inadequate relief.
Key facts
- Main demand
- Officially declare a state of drought based on ground conditions.
- Legislative action
- Convene a two-to-three-day special Maharashtra Legislative Assembly session.
- Requested payment timeline
- Disburse farmer assistance within 40 to 45 days without waiting for central funds.
- Earlier package
- Thackeray requested a report on how much of the previously announced Rs 31,000 crore package reached farmers.
- Loan waiver transparency
- Publish the complete list of beneficiaries under the current farm-loan waiver scheme.
- Crop insurance
- Investigate insurance companies that allegedly issued compensation cheques as low as Rs 5 or Rs 21.
- Additional measures
- Create a daily digital relief dashboard and plans addressing farmer suicides, employment and temporary shelter.
Quotes
Uddhav Thackeray
President of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Maharashtra chief minister
“Convene immediately 2-to-3-day special Maharashtra Legislative Assembly session to discuss drought mitigation, drinking water distribution, and crop damage relief without waiting for procedural delays.”
thehansindia.com
“The state government must disburse financial assistance to farmers within 40 to 45 days without waiting for central funds.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Maharashtra Special Session Over Dry Spell
Saamana Condemns Dry Fruit Feast Amid Maharashtra Drought
Fadnavis Promises Drought Relief, Loan Waivers for Maharashtra Farmers
Congress Attacks MahaYuti Government Over Maharashtra Drought Response
Pawar Seeks Maharashtra Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver for Farmers
Maharashtra Starts Drought Relief Before Formal Crop-Loss Assessment
Maharashtra Panel To Frame Policy For Pre-2011 Encroachments
Mumbai Ganesh Mandals Seek Clarity on Noise Order
