Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Launches Nation's Largest Farm Debt Relief
The Maharashtra government has started a big program to help farmers by forgiving their loans.
They began by helping seven farmers and plan to help 17 lakh more by July 31.
The government will check to make sure only the right farmers get the help.
The rest will get help in later phases.
The total amount being forgiven is Rs 13,000 crore.
Farmers who have been regular in their loan repayments will also receive Rs 50,000 directly in their accounts.
The government is also waiving Rs 48,000 crore in outstanding electricity bills for 50 lakh farmers.
By December or March, all farmers are expected to receive 12 hours of uninterrupted daytime power supply.
The government has also introduced an AI app called Maha Vistar to help farmers with personalised guidance on farming techniques.
Maharashtra government launched the Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Farm Loan Waiver Scheme.
Rs 13,000 crore will be credited to 17 lakh farmers by July 31.
Verification process to ensure only eligible farmers receive benefits.
Remaining farmers to be covered in subsequent phases.
Scheme launched in Pandharpur with seven farmers initially benefiting.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Launch of the Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Farm Loan Waiver Scheme
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To provide financial relief to farmers by waiving their loans and sanctioning fresh crop loans
Government Perspective
Farmer Concerns
Verification Process
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes the need for verification to ensure only eligible farmers receive benefits and to prevent fraud.
Farmer Concerns
Farmers may view the verification process as bureaucratic and potentially delaying their relief.
- Scheme Name
- Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Farm Loan Waiver Scheme
- Total Amount Waived
- Rs 13,000 crore
- Number of Farmers in First Phase
- 17 lakh
- Deadline for First Phase
- July 31
- Launch Location
- Pandharpur
- Total Farmers Benefited
- 56 lakh
- Additional Benefits
- Rs 50,000 for regular loan repayments, Rs 48,000 crore in outstanding electricity bills waived
- AI App for Farmers
- Maha Vistar
