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Maharashtra to Issue Drought Mitigation Notification in 3 Days, Seek Central Aid: Fadnavis
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CNBC TV18•22-09-2026, 15:31
Maharashtra to Issue Drought Mitigation Notification in 3 Days, Seek Central Aid: Fadnavis
- •Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the first drought mitigation notification will be issued within three days.
- •The state government will seek financial assistance from the Centre but will not wait for it to provide aid to farmers.
- •Fadnavis stated that measures related to drought mitigation are crucial, not just declaring drought.
- •Ministers and MLAs will visit affected areas like Marathwada and Vidarbha to assess the situation and interact with farmers.
- •A proposal for Central assistance will be prepared separately as per NDRF rules, while the state continues its relief efforts.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will issue the first notification related to drought mitigation within three days.
The state government will immediately start extending relief and aid to distressed farmers without waiting for financial assistance from the Centre, while a separate proposal for Central aid is prepared according to NDRF rules.
Several parts of Maharashtra, particularly the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions, are experiencing severe drought-like conditions due to a weak monsoon.
