The Maharashtra government announced a Rs. 31,628 crore relief package for farmers affected by heavy downpours and floods across the State on Tuesday (October 7, 2025). Under this, farmers with dry land will receive ₹18,500 per hectare for crop damage, while those with hangami bagayati (seasonal irrigated land) will get ₹27,000 per hectare, and those with bagayatu (fully irrigated land) will receive compensation of ₹32,500 per hectare.
Following the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “29 (out of 36) districts of Maharashtra, covering 253 (out of 358) talukas and over 2000 revenue circle
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