Viewing to abate losses caused of unseasonal rains, MH sanctions Rs 819.59 crore relief for Marathwada farmers alone

New Delhi, November 22: In the wake of the unseasonal rainfall noticed in the state of Maharashtra, the state administration on Friday has sanctioned Rs 819.59 crore relief for Marathwada farmers who suffered losses while in the eight districts of the region.

 

 

The drought-prone region didn't receive adequate rainfall during monsoon, but farmers suffered more when ready crops were damaged due to unseasonal showers that hit the state. "The state administration has sanctioned Rs 819.59 crore as aid for post-monsoon showers that hit farmers in Marathwada", deputy divisional commissioner Parag Soman said.

 

"This damage was surveyed by government agencies and a demand of Rs 2,909.36 crore was earlier presented to the state administration," he added. As per the government resolution passed on November 18, Beed will received Rs 144.18 crore, the highest share from the package.

 

While Rs 121.81 crore have been sanctioned for Aurangabad, Nanded will receive Rs 123.14 crore, the GR stated. Cultivators in Jalna and Latur will receive Rs 110.21 crore and Rs 100.68 crore respectively. Osmanabad, Hingoli and Parbhani districts will receive Rs 78.19 crore, Rs 53.76 crore and Rs 87.62 crore respectively.

 

On November 2, the Devendra Fadnavis led governmnet had approved Rs 10,000 crore immediate relief to the farmers and fishermen in Maharashtra, who have suffered crop losses and property damage due to untimely rains. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee then.