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Government announces Rs 5000 payment to every farmer in Maharashtra before Diwali
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Government announces Rs 5000 payment to every farmer in Maharashtra before Diwali

The Government of Maharashtra has made an important decision to provide temporary financial assistance of Rs 5000 to all farmers in the state. This payment will be disbursed before the festival of Diwali.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this measure, noting that the decision was made following the declaration of drought in the state, as well as because expected aid from the central government would not arrive before Diwali.

This month, the Maharashtra government declared a severe drought in 305 talukas, covering 34 districts of the state. Initially, the drought was declared in 265 talukas, but the number was later increased to 305. This affects approximately 75% of the state's territory.

The drought affects many areas across six administrative divisions of the state, including Marathwada, Vidarbha, North Maharashtra, and Pune district. In response to this situation, the government is providing farmers with various forms of support, such as suspension of agricultural loan recovery, electricity bill discounts, water supply, and financial aid. The announcement of the Rs 5000 payment before Diwali is significant support for farmers.

Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-affected villages in September and stated that relief measures for needy farmers would be introduced soon. He emphasized that the state government would not wait for aid from the central government and would ensure immediate support for farmers in affected areas. The Rs 5000 payment is a step in this direction.

According to reports, the Maharashtra government may provide additional types of assistance to farmers in drought-stricken areas. These measures could include reduced electricity bills, restructuring of agricultural loans, and exemption from school fees. Furthermore, farmers are entitled to compensation for crop loss, which is set for various crops.

A report based on data as of September 22 indicated that from June 1 to September 21, the average rainfall in Maharashtra was only 80.82%. Fifty to 75% of the normal rainfall was recorded in 17 districts, while the other 14 districts received 75-100% of the rainfall. Solapur was the most affected, receiving only 48.65% of the average rainfall.

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She emphasized that the central government independently covers a subsidy of about 2700 rupees for each bag of urea, which allows the price for farmers to remain around 300 rupees. The minister noted that the government is striving to protect farmers from significant increases in fertilizer prices caused by global disruptions, including the pandemic and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

On social media platform X, Finance Minister Sitaraman wrote that despite serious global issues such as the pandemic and political instability in the Middle East, the Prime Minister ensured that farmers receive urea for only 300 rupees. The government provided a subsidy of 2700 rupees per bag, thereby mitigating the global burden.

The Finance Minister stated that the government's priorities remain ensuring adequate availability of essential agricultural resources, as well as increasing farmers' incomes and improving access to institutional credit. She added that under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, the welfare of farmers is a central focus, whether through direct benefit transfers via PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi or timely access to institutional credit through the Farmer Credit Card. Ensuring the complete absence of shortages of necessary resources is the highest priority.

Sitaraman addressed an event in Madanpalle where goals for horticulture and agriculture in Andhra Pradesh were announced. She reported that the central and state governments are jointly working to increase investment and support in the agricultural sector.

The government uses fertilizer subsidies to keep the prices of agricultural resources below their production cost. Under the urea subsidy scheme, the difference between the cost of urea and the amount received from its sale is returned to fertilizer producers and importers so as not to create a financial burden for farmers. The maximum retail price of a 45 kg bag of urea approved by the government is 242 rupees, excluding nitration charges and applicable taxes.

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