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Maharashtra to give 1.5 crore farmers Rs 5,000 each before Diwali

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a drought relief package for 1.5 crore farmers. An advance amount of Rs 5,000 will be directly deposited into farmers' accounts this week. The government aims to support farmers amidst drought-like conditions and ensure full payment without bank deductions. Maharashtra has allocated Rs 7,500 crore for this immediate assistance program before Diwali.

27 Oct 2026 5:26 pm