Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets farmers in Latur, assures unlimited relief funds

In the wake of an intensifying drought across the state caused by a complete absence of rainfall over the last six weeks, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited ground zero in Latur from the Marathwada region to inspect crop damage and interact directly with affected farmers.

Addressing the media from the fields, the Chief Minister pledged that a lack of funds would not be allowed to impede drought relief measures.

With prolonged dry spells causing widespread crop failures, farmers in Marathwada have been facing



acute shortages of drinking water and livestock fodder, prompting urgent demands for immediate financial assistance and an official drought declaration.

“The government has taken this severe drought situation with utmost seriousness and initiated comprehensive mitigation measures,” CM Fadnavis stated during his review.

“We stand firmly behind our farmers during this crisis. The ongoing farm loan waiver scheme will continue without disruption, and we are mobilising additional funds to ensure no shortage of relief resources,” he added.