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Talking to press reporters in Wardha, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis contrasted Maharashtra’s efforts with Karnataka’s dry spell relief procedures, keeping in mind that while 5,000 can not totally cover a farmer’s losses, it uses instant assistance and relief.
Wardha, Maharashtra: In the middle of drought-like circumstance in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed on Saturday that the state federal government has actually offered an advance monetary help of 5,000 to afflicted farmers, explaining it as an unmatched relief procedure.
Talking to press reporters in Wardha, Fadnavis contrasted Maharashtra’s efforts with Karnataka’s dry spell relief steps, keeping in mind that while 5,000 can not completely cover a farmer’s losses, it provides instant assistance and relief.
“For the first time, we have provided advance financial assistance to farmers in this manner. Never before have Maharashtra’s farmers received such assistance before December. Earlier, farmers with small landholdings received barely Rs 1,000. Now, every eligible farmer will receive at least Rs 5,000, with the remaining compensation paid later. Karnataka has provided only Rs 2,500 despite facing severe drought. I understand farmers’ hardships, and Rs 5,000 cannot compensate for their losses, but it will offer some relief,” Fadnavis stated.
Fadnavis then switched on the opposition, comparing the criticism to the reaction to the Ladki Bahin plan.
“When we provided Rs 1,500 to women under the Ladki Bahin scheme, the same Congress and opposition leaders criticised the amount. But the women knew the importance of Rs 1,500, just as our farmers understand the value of Rs 5,000.”
He included, “Leaders who live in huge bungalows, travel in expensive cars and own several institutions will never understand the value of Rs 5,000.”
Devendra Fadnavis had earlier revealed that the state had actually stated dry spell in 305 talukas, up from the earlier 265.
Resolving an interview in Mumbai, Fadnavis stated the federal government had actually chosen to extend help to farmers dealing with crop losses and monetary distress due to the dry spell, and had actually sped up the procedure compared to previous years.
“Earlier, dry spell was stated in 265 talukas. Today, we have actually stated dry spell in an overall of 305 talukas. We have actually examined old records; generally assistance is given up December. This time we have actually stated dry spell in advance,” he stated.
“This Diwali is going to be tough for farmers. It will be hard for them to handle throughout Diwali. Considering this scenario, we have actually gone over and chosen to offer support to farmers in the coming days. We have actually chosen to offer Rs 5,000 to farmers as a Diwali reward. This quantity ought to reach the farmers’ accounts before Diwali. The loan waiver quantity is likewise being credited to their accounts,” the Chief Minister included.
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