#drought-relief
₹4,000 crore cleared for farm loan waiver, money can now reach borrower accounts
The Maharashtra government has approved the release of ₹4,000 crore for the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmers' Loan Waiver Scheme 2026, a Cooperation Department resolution says. Total funds made available under the scheme now stand at ₹18,001 crore. The order does not say how many farmers will benefit.
BREAKINGTankers last: Maharashtra gives Nagpur, Amravati, Konkan 4 days to file village water plans
Nagpur, Amravati and Konkan divisions must file village-wise water-scarcity plans by 25 October. Minister Gulabrao Patil says tankers should be the last resort.
₹5,000 advance for drought-hit farmers: Shinde defends it, Uddhav calls it shameful
The state government's ₹5,000 advance to drought-hit farmers, announced for Diwali, drew a sharp reply from Uddhav Thackeray, while deputy CM Eknath Shinde defended it by listing welfare schemes.
MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar seeks farmers' help desks every Monday during drought
Drought and crop failure are hitting farmers hard. MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging that officials of all departments sit together at a help desk every Monday.
BREAKINGRestart stalled drinking water schemes now, use tankers only as a last resort: Bawankule
Amid drought-like conditions in the state, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has ordered stalled water supply schemes to restart and tankers to be used only as a last resort.
BREAKINGFive Remaining Satara Talukas, Including Jawali, Declared Drought-Hit
All 11 talukas of Satara district are now officially drought-hit after Jawali, Patan, Koregaon, Wai and Karad were added. Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale's follow-up brings relief to farmers.
Farmers to get Rs 5,000 before Diwali; 40 more talukas declared drought-hit
Maharashtra will deposit Rs 5,000 into farmers' bank accounts before Diwali, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced after a cabinet meeting. Drought-hit talukas now total 305, and banks have been told to stop loan recovery from farmers.
BREAKING“Farmers, Don’t Take Extreme Steps. This Is Your Government”: Shivendraraje Bhosale
The Devendra Fadnavis government has given drought-hit Latur farmers major relief. Guardian Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale visited their fields in person and promised substantial aid, including crop insurance compensation.
BREAKING"Drought's Tears Must Be Wiped From My Maharashtra's Eyes!": CM Fadnavis Vows Drought-Free State
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has pushed the administration to work like one family to end Maharashtra's recurring drought. The Water Cup campaign starts early this year, and he wants every drop of rain stored.
BREAKINGBJP MLA Jitesh Antapurkar donates a month's salary for drought relief
Degloor-Biloli BJP MLA Jitesh Antapurkar has pledged a month's salary for drought-hit farmers. Fourteen of Nanded's 16 talukas are on the drought list, and MLAs can spend up to Rs 25 lakh of local funds on water and fodder.