Maharashtra leaders inspect regions facing severe drought threat

Maharashtra drought crop damage El Nino agrarian crisis relief package

Large parts of Maharashtra are facing a severe drought threat due to low rainfall caused by El Nino. The crisis has resulted in widespread crop destruction across Marathwada, Vidarbha, Khandesh, and Western Maharashtra, leading to critical shortages of drinking water and livestock fodder.

In response, senior state leaders have launched field inspection campaigns. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is touring the Latur, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts to inspect moisture-depleted crops and engage directly with affected farmers. Simultaneously, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is overseeing damage assessments in western Vidarbha, specifically in the Buldhana, Akola, and Amravati districts.

Deputy Chief Minister Shinde has directed cabinet ministers to conduct immediate crop damage assessments (panchnama) and hold public grievance hearings in affected villages. The state government has pledged full financial and administrative support to assist the farming community.

Entities

Devendra Fadnavis · Eknath Shinde · Maharashtra · Marathwada · Vidarbha

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[● 2 SOURCES] Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is leading crop damage assessments in western Vidarbha, including Buldhana, Akola, and Amravati. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is visiting Latur, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts to inspect dried crops and speak with farmers. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Deputy Chief Minister Shinde instructed ministers to conduct immediate crop damage assessments (panchnama) and hold public hearings. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Maharashtra state government is conducting field inspections to assess crop damage and plan relief measures. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Low rainfall caused by El Nino has destroyed crops in Marathwada, Vidarbha, Khandesh, and Western Maharashtra. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com

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महाराष्ट्र में गंभीर सूखे का खतरा; सीएम फडणवीस और उपमुख्यमंत्री शिंदे फील्ड में उतरे, राहत पैकेज का दिया भरोसा | Maha agrarian crisis: CM Fadnavis to visit Marathwada, Solapur today; Dy CM Shinde in Vidarbha [www.bhaskarhindi.com]

4 days ago

महाराष्ट्र में गंभीर सूखे का खतरा; सीएम फडणवीस और उपमुख्यमंत्री शिंदे फील्ड में उतरे, राहत पैकेज का दिया भरोसा [www.punjabkesari.com]

4 days ago