Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Drought: Minister Vows Aid for Every Affected Farmer
Drought has affected several parts of Maharashtra.
Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale said the government would help every affected farmer.
He visited places in Latur district and looked at damaged soybean crops.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was monitoring the situation.
A central team was visiting areas to assess the drought.
Bhosale said a meeting with the chief minister was expected and help could be announced soon.
The government was repairing water sources and looking for other ways to provide drinking water.
It was also planning to provide enough fodder for animals.
Bhosale urged distressed farmers not to lose hope or harm themselves.
Public Works Minister and Latur guardian minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale said no drought-affected farmer would be denied relief.
Bhosale inspected soybean crop damage and visited several villages and areas in Latur district.
He said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was monitoring the drought and had directed ministers and legislators to visit affected areas.
A central team was touring Maharashtra to assess drought conditions, and a meeting with the chief minister was expected.
The government was working to secure drinking water and plan adequate fodder supplies for livestock.
- Who
- Maharashtra Public Works Minister and Latur guardian minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale, affected farmers, and the state government.
- What
- Bhosale said the government would provide assistance to all drought-affected farmers and described measures for water and livestock fodder.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Latur district and other drought-affected areas of Maharashtra.
- Why
- Several talukas were experiencing drought, with crop damage and concerns about water and fodder.
- Minister
- Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale, Maharashtra Public Works Minister and Latur guardian minister
- Relief commitment
- Bhosale said no affected farmer would be deprived of assistance.
- Assessment
- A central team was touring Maharashtra to assess drought conditions.
- Water measures
- Repairing borewells and wells and identifying alternative sources.
- Livestock support
- The animal husbandry department was taking steps to meet fodder requirements.
- Areas visited
- Shekapur, Mahadevwadi, Ashta Mod, Belsangvi, Kolpa and Maharana Pratap Nagar.