MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a financial package of Rs 31, 628 crore to help farmers affected by heavy rain and floods in various districts of the state.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, said that heavy rain caused extensive damage to agriculture, farmers' homes and crops.
"Land was also eroded in many places. Therefore, the next Rabi crops will not be able to be grown in those places. However, farmers should stand on their feet again. Therefore, the government has decided how to provide maximum help to farmers. Nearly 1, 43, 000, 52 hectares of land were cultivated in the state. Out of this, crops on 68, 79, 756 hectares of land have been damaged. The government's package will be applicable in 29 districts, 253 talukas and 2059 revenue circles, " said the chief minister at the press conference.
He further stated that the government proposes to distribute the aid before the upcoming Diwali festival.