Maharashtra has declared 265 of its 358 talukas drought-affected amid rainfall deficits and prolonged dry spells. Opposition parties and the Kisan Sabha have urged swift implementation of relief measures, including crop loan restructuring, financial assistance and compensation for farmers
Hyderabad philanthropist Arekapudi Raghu donated Rs 1 lakh to an elderly Maharashtra farmer who was seen tilling land with his wife due to lack of bullocks. The viral video drew attention to their plight, prompting Raghu’s 280-km journey to help.
As the Telangana government is setting a benchmark with its proactive measures in addressing farmers' issues, the farming community in Maharashtra is up in arms against the State government
