Maharashtra to Begin Drought Relief Process as Rainfall Falls Short
Maharashtra will issue its first drought-mitigation notification within three days and seek assistance from the Central government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, according to The Hindu. Fadnavis said the State would not wait for Central funds before helping distressed farmers. The supplied material gives no details of the relief package.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the State will issue its first notification on drought mitigation within three days and seek assistance from the Central government, The Hindu reported. Fadnavis said the government would not wait for Central assistance before providing relief to farmers facing distress because of inadequate rainfall. The supplied material does not specify which areas have been affected, how rainfall compares with normal levels or what measures the notification will contain.
It also gives no details about the amount of aid sought from the Centre, the form of immediate relief or the process through which farmers will receive support. The report indicates that State action is planned alongside a request for Central assistance.
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