"The Mahayuti government today announced an over Rs 31,000 crore package for flood-affected farmers of the state. Approximately 60 lakh farmers in the state were affected by the floods. The farmers need help to sow Rabi crops now...We will stand by the farmers. I appeal to them to remain
CM Fadnavis noted that more than 68 lakh hectares of crops were damaged due to floods and heavy rainfall in the state. The relief package will cover the damage in 29 districts of Maharashtra.
Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, initiatives such as the Krushi Vaividhyakaran Scheme, Smartphone Subsidy Scheme, and Kisan Parivahan Yojana have been rolled out to modernise farming and make support systems more accessible to cultivators.
During his visit, the Governor interacted with Miti Megu Perme, other local farmers, and departmental officials, gaining firsthand insights into the farm's operations.
New Delhi [India], October 6: India's No. 1 tractor export brand, Sonalika Tractors, has once again brought festive cheer to farmers across the country with its heavy-duty, technology-driven tractors, clocking its highest-ever monthly overall sales of 20,786 tractors in September 2025. This
Shah said that the trio of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar in the Maharashtra government has also taken several initiatives to help farmers.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday called for urgent action to support farmers affected by heavy rains. Highlighting challenges with sugar factories, he said farmers are in trouble and "We will soon make a decision in the interest of farmers.
Shah further highlighted the renaming of the districts -- Ahmednagar to Ahilyanagar and Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were only possible under the BJP government.
The BJP leader said, "It has been two months since the rains started. 10-12 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged. 52,000 hectares of crops have been damaged in Vijayapura district. The state government has not given compensation for crop damage so far...Two farmers have died by suicid
Senior Congress leader of Rajasthan and leader of farmers, Rameshwar Dudi's last rites will be performed at 1:00 pm on Saturday. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Opposition Leader in Rajasthan assembly, Tikaram Julie and many others will also be present.
Khairtal Tijara (Rajasthan) [India], October 4: In a major step toward strengthening rural livelihoods, Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), in partnership with ISAP India Foundation, is implementing Project Pragati--a holistic initiative designed to support small and marginal farmers in K