As Maharashtra Declares 265 Talukas as Drought-Affected, Opposition Demands More Assitance for Farmers

NCP(SP) questions drought relief, asks CM Devendra Fadnavis govt when compensation will reach farmers

NCP(SP) senior leader Mahesh Tapase criticized the Maharashtra government for delaying crop-loss compensation for farmers. The government declared drought in 265 talukas but postponed financial assistance for actual crop losses. Relief includes various administrative measures, yet it does not provide immediate help to the affected farmers.

Drought declared across 74% of Maharashtra: What relief farmers get now, and what is still pending

The Maharashtra government has declared 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected and announced loan, power, revenue and education relief, while crop-loss compensation will be decided after field surveys.

As Maharashtra declares 265 Talukas as drought-affected, opposition demands more assitance for farmers

Despite these measures the opposition parties have mounted a criticism of the Devendra Fadnavis government saying that more compensation is required for affected farmers.

Maharashtra govt must focus on drought relief now and ensure aid for every affected farmer: Aaditya

Maharashtra govt must focus on drought relief now and ensure aid for every affected farmer: Aaditya

Opposition slams Maharashtra govt over drought betrayal - tennews.in: National News Portal

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Opposition Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti government of betraying farmers, saying the announcement of drought in 265 talukas of Maharashtra is “dry as dust.” Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar launched a scathing attack on the Mahayuti-led government, terming its […] The post Opposition slams Maharashtra govt over drought betrayal appe…

Aaditya urges Maharashtra govt to focus on drought relief

With drought being declared in 265 talukas of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said the state government must now focus on the implementation of relief measures and ensure that assistance reaches every affected farmer.