Mumbai: Maharashtra The government on Wednesday announced a package of Rs 10,000 crore for distressed farmers affected by heavy rains and floods in the state.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar | and PWD Minister Ashok Chavan It was announced in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The government said, “Due to heavy rains in the state from June to October, more than 55 lakh hectares of agricultural crops have been damaged. Therefore, the state cabinet has announced financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore to the farmers affected by this natural calamity. ” in a statement.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar | and PWD Minister Ashok Chavan It was announced in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The government said, “Due to heavy rains in the state from June to October, more than 55 lakh hectares of agricultural crops have been damaged. Therefore, the state cabinet has announced financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore to the farmers affected by this natural calamity. ” in a statement.
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An assistance of Rs 10,000 per hectare for agriculture, Rs 15,000 per hectare for horticulture and Rs 25,000 per hectare for perennial crops has been announced.
The farmers will get compensation for the damage caused to the crop up to two hectares.
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