Mumbai, India – The Maharashtra government announced a relief package worth more than ₹31 000 crore to help farmers hit by recent floods. The package is part of the Mahayuti coalition’s effort to support the roughly 60 lakh farmers who suffered crop damage and lost livestock.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged flooded farmers to stay calm and not take drastic actions. “We stand by you,” he said. “We’re giving you the money you need to plant Rabi crops now.” He also mentioned a cash hand‑out of ₹10 000 per farmer to kick‑start the next planting season.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the overall relief amount of ₹31 628 crore. The funds cover loss of crops across 29 of Maharashtra’s 36 districts and include an extra ₹10 000 per hectare to support Rabi sowing. The package also has ₹6 175 crore for crop damage, ₹6 500 crore for extra assistance, and more than ₹18 000 crore in crop‑insurance benefits that will cover about 17 000 farmers.
Maharashtra hopes to deliver all aid before Diwali, the biggest festival in India. The government’s support marks the largest flood relief package ever for farmers in the state’s history.
The heavy rains not only destroyed crops and houses; many cattle were lost and some people were injured or killed. The relief effort aims to help farmers rebuild and get back on their feet.
Source: aninews
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