Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Approves ₹7,485 Crore Rabi Grant to Boost Sowing
Farmers in Maharashtra had a tough time growing their crops in the last season because of unexpected heavy rains.
Now, the government is giving them a big amount of money, about 7,485 crore rupees, to help them plant new crops for the Rabi season.
The area called Marathwada will get the most help.
This money will be put straight into the farmers' bank accounts very soon.
Even though not much planting has happened yet, the rains that damaged the old crops have also filled up the water sources, which is great news for planting new ones.
The government hopes this will help farmers have a better season and help the economy in the villages.
Maharashtra government approves ₹7,485 crore grant for the Rabi season to boost sowing activities.
Marathwada region to receive the largest share of the grant with ₹4,486 crore.
Funds will be credited directly into farmers' bank accounts within days for immediate relief.
Rabi sowing has started slowly, with only 0.59% of cultivable land sown so far.
Ample water availability due to recent rains is expected to expand the Rabi sowing area to 65 lakh hectares.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, farmers, agriculture department officials, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne.
- What
- The Maharashtra government has approved a ₹7,485 crore grant for the Rabi season to accelerate sowing activities, particularly in regions affected by unseasonal rains during the kharif season. The funds are to be credited directly into farmers' bank accounts.
- When
- November 6, 2025 (publication date); Rabi season begins in November.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India (specifically Marathwada, Vidarbha, Pune, and Konkan divisions).
- Why
- To support farmers facing losses from unseasonal rains during the kharif season, revive sowing activities for the Rabi season, and improve rural economic activity.
- Total Rabi Grant Approved
- ₹7,485 crore
- Marathwada Region Allocation
- ₹4,486 crore
- Vidarbha Region Allocation
- ₹2,544 crore
- Pune Division Allocation
- ₹785 crore
- Konkan Division Allocation
- ₹29.68 crore
- Rabi Sowing Area Sown So Far
- 34,285 hectares (0.59% of total cultivable area)
- Average Annual Rabi Sowing Area
- 56 lakh hectares
- Projected Rabi Sowing Area This Year
- 65 lakh hectares
Sources
Maharashtra heavy rainfall damaged over 1 lakh ha paddy crops
Farmers claim of getting only ₹6-21 as part of crop loss compensation from Maharashtra govt
Fadnavis Busy in Bihar Leaving Maharashtra Farmers in Distress: Uddhav Thackeray
