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Pune District Bans Fodder Transport Amid Drought Conditions
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:02
Pune District Bans Fodder Transport Amid Drought Conditions
- •A strict prohibition has been imposed on the transport and sale of all types of dry and green fodder from Pune district to other districts or states.
- •The decision covers eight tehsils including Bhor, Velhe, Khed, Shirur, Baramati, Indapur, Daund, and Purandar due to drought-like conditions.
- •Collector Jitendra Dudi issued the orders to prevent local fodder shortages and ensure adequate supply for livestock.
- •Fodder transport officially authorized by government schemes or the Animal Husbandry Department is exempted from this ban.
Key Questions Answered
Severe drought-like conditions, water scarcity, and delayed or deficient rainfall during the Kharif season have damaged crops and reduced fodder production, prompting authorities to prevent local shortages.
The restriction applies to eight tehsils within Pune district, which include Bhor, Velhe, Khed, Shirur, Baramati, Indapur, Daund, and Purandar.
Yes, fodder transport that is officially authorized by government schemes, the Animal Husbandry Department, or the district administration is exempt from this order.
