Mumbai, Oct 7
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a financial package of Rs 31,628 crore to help farmers affected by heavy rain and floods in various districts of the state.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, said that heavy rain caused extensive damage to agriculture, farmers' homes and crops.
He further stated that the government proposes to distribute the aid before the upcoming Diwali festival
Further, CM Fadnavis said the government will provide Rs 47,000 per hectare in cash for eroded land and Rs 3 lakh per hectare through NREGA.
As a special measure, Rs 30,000 per well will be given. The government has made a provision of Rs 10,000 crore as compensation for infrastructural damage.