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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Announces Aid for Marathwada Farmers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:35 PM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a package to support farmers in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, aiming to address crop distress and improve livelihoods.
On Thursday, Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new aid package for farmers in the drought‑prone Marathwada region. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Aurangabad, where Fadnavis highlighted the government's commitment to easing the financial burden on farmers facing crop failures.
While the exact details of the scheme were not disclosed, officials said it will include measures such as subsidised credit, crop insurance support, and direct financial assistance to affected households. The government plans to roll out the program in phases, starting with the most severely impacted districts.
Agricultural experts noted that Marathwada has been hit hard by recurrent droughts, leading to widespread distress among farmers. The new initiative is expected to provide much‑needed relief and help stabilize the region's agricultural economy.
While the exact details of the scheme were not disclosed, officials said it will include measures such as subsidised credit, crop insurance support, and direct financial assistance to affected households. The government plans to roll out the program in phases, starting with the most severely impacted districts.
Agricultural experts noted that Marathwada has been hit hard by recurrent droughts, leading to widespread distress among farmers. The new initiative is expected to provide much‑needed relief and help stabilize the region's agricultural economy.