Before Diwali, news of relief for the farmers of Maharashtra has come to light. It has been announced to provide financial assistance to the farmers suffering from drought in the state before the festival. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that efforts will be made to deposit ₹5000 in the bank accounts of farmers, so that their Diwali does not get spoiled due to drought and they do not have to face financial problems during the festival. The government aims to ensure that this amount reaches the farmers before Diwali.
Let us tell you that In view of the drought situation in many areas of Maharashtra, the government has increased the number of affected areas. In the first phase, drought was declared in 265 tehsils of the state. Now this number has been increased to 305 tehsils. Due to this, the need for relief in the areas affected by drought has increased further. Agriculture is affected due to drought. Farmers may face financial challenges due to crop yield being affected, farming costs and household expenses increasing. In such a situation, the financial assistance received before the festival can provide some relief to the farmers.
When will ₹5,000 come into the accounts of farmers?
According to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the government is working on a plan to give ₹5,000 to farmers before Diwali. Both the Deputy Chief Ministers and the Cabinet have played a role in this decision. The government is trying to deposit this amount in the bank accounts of the farmers before the festival. However, it is not clear from the available information which farmers will be eligible to get the assistance, how many farmers will get the benefit and when the process of payment will start. Therefore, farmers should wait for official information related to eligibility, application and payment.
12 schemes implemented to deal with drought
The state government has implemented 12 schemes to deal with the drought situation. The objective of these schemes is to provide relief in the affected areas and reduce the difficulties of the farmers. However, complete details of the benefits and their conditions under these 12 schemes are not given in the available information. Along with providing economic support to farmers, it is also important to reduce the impact of drought, as it can impact not only crops but also the income and daily expenses of rural families.
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