Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Eknath Shinde Reviews Buldhana Crop Damage, Promises Farmers Relief
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited farmers in Buldhana district.
The farmers said their soybean and other crops were badly damaged.
They blamed a long dry period and difficult weather.
Some farmers said they lost everything in their fields.
Shinde asked officials to quickly record the damage.
The government is considering insurance payments and financial help.
It may also seek assistance from the central government.
Shinde told farmers not to take extreme steps and promised support.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited villages in Buldhana to assess crop losses.
Farmers reported extensive soybean damage, with some fields suffering total losses.
Farmers said soybean pods failed to develop grains because of adverse weather.
Shinde directed officials to expedite panchnamas documenting crop damage.
The government is considering crop insurance, financial assistance and Centre-supported relief measures.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, farmers, local officials and public representatives.
- What
- Shinde inspected crop damage and discussed relief for affected farmers.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Several villages in Buldhana district, including Kalori, Khadki Khamkhed, Rohinkhed and Takli.
- Why
- A prolonged dry spell and adverse weather caused major damage to soybean and other crops.
- District visited
- Buldhana
- Villages visited
- Kalori, Khadki Khamkhed, Rohinkhed and Takli
- Most affected crop
- Soybean
- Reported losses
- Some farmers reported losses of up to 100 percent.
- Immediate instruction
- Officials were told to expedite panchnamas documenting crop losses.
- Potential assistance
- The government is considering crop insurance and financial assistance.
- Additional support
- The government may seek assistance from the Centre and is continuing support through state schemes and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.