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40 Lakh In 2 Years: How Maharashtra Farmer Grew Apple In Drought-Hit Latur
A farmer from a hot and water scarcity-prone area in Maharashtra's Latur district has earned about Rs 40 lakh in the last two years by taking up cultivation of custard apple, which requires low investment.
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Drought-Hit Maharashtra Farmers Given Rs 4,461 Crore: Government
The Maharashtra government today expressed solidarity with farmers reeling under the impact of severe drought in large parts of the state and said a sum of Rs 4,461 crore has been credited in bank accounts of more than 66 lakh cultivators as part of relief measures.
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1,507-Crore Paid To Maharashtra Farmers In Drought-Hit Areas: Minister
An aid of Rs 1,507 crore has been credited into bank accounts of 42 lakh drought-affected farmers, Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said on Wednesday. He said Rs 2,909 crore have been allocated for this purpose.
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"No Water To Drink": Nearly Half Of Maharashtra Declared Drought-Hit
Almost half of Maharashtra has been declared drought with farmers from across the state seeking emergency help. Distressed farmers came to Mumbai demanding drought declaration and seeking relief from the state. The state reportedly received only 77 per cent of its average rainfall this year.
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Shiv Sena Lawmaker Outsources Visit To Drought-Hit Region In Maharashtra, Proxy Refutes Claim
Days after Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray directed his legislators to visit drought-hit areas in Maharashtra and listen to farmers' woes, one of them decided to send his proxy instead. Gautam Chabukswar, the enterprising legislator, sent Yashodhar Fanse, a former corporator, as his substitute to visit a village in Osmanabad district. Mr Fanse all...
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Farmer, Son Found Hanging From Tree In Maharashtra's Drought-Hit Yavatmal
A father and son were found hanging from the same tree near their village in the drought-hit Yavatmal district in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
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Meteorological Department Advises 'Go Slow' On Sowing In Maharashtra As Monsoon Gets Delayed
Even as farmers in the drought-hit Maharashtra have geared up for sowing operations, the weather department has issued a 'go slow' advisory as the much-awaited monsoon seems to have delayed its arrival in the state.
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Maharashtra Drought: Only 3 Per Cent Water Left In Marathwada Dams
In more bad news for the drought-hit Marathwada region, only 3 per cent water is left in dams in the parched region, officials said today.
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Farmer From Drought-Hit Amravati Attempts Suicide In Delhi
A 32-year-old distraught farmer from Maharashtra's drought-hit Amravati district allegedly attempted suicide at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday.
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In Drought-Hit Marathwada, Parched Wells, Lifeless Fields And Little Help
In the face of insurmountable odds, 56-year old Ram Sonawane, a farmer in the Sheri Budruk village in Maharashtra's drought-hit Beed district has all but given up. His single acre field has been lifeless for years now.
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Maharashtra Drought: Marathwada Water Scene Grim, Only 5% Stock Left In Dams
Every drop of water has become precious in drought-hit Marathwada region, where the situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just five per cent of water ahead of the summer season.
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In Drought-Hit Marathwada, Farmers Say Government Relief Schemes Fails Them
While the government is banking on its relief measures to support distressed farmers in drought-hit Marathwada, the delivery of schemes such as crop insurance depends on the local administration.
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6% Water Left In Marathwada Dams, Farmers Blame Government For Suicides
This 45-year-old farmer in Maharashtra ended his life just a day before the state cabinet toured the drought-hit Marathwada to assess the ground-level situation in the region. The situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just six per cent of water.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Declares Additional Funds For Drought-Hit Districts
In a bid to provide relief to drought hit regions of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has declared additional funds to provide water tankers, solve electricity problems and provide education to children in rural areas.
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Maharashtra Ministers To Tour Drought-Hit Regions In State
In what seems to be an unprecedented move, the entire council of 28 ministers of the Maharashtra government will be touring the drought-hit region of Maharashtra on Friday.
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40 Lakh In 2 Years: How Maharashtra Farmer Grew Apple In Drought-Hit Latur
A farmer from a hot and water scarcity-prone area in Maharashtra's Latur district has earned about Rs 40 lakh in the last two years by taking up cultivation of custard apple, which requires low investment.
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Drought-Hit Maharashtra Farmers Given Rs 4,461 Crore: Government
The Maharashtra government today expressed solidarity with farmers reeling under the impact of severe drought in large parts of the state and said a sum of Rs 4,461 crore has been credited in bank accounts of more than 66 lakh cultivators as part of relief measures.
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1,507-Crore Paid To Maharashtra Farmers In Drought-Hit Areas: Minister
An aid of Rs 1,507 crore has been credited into bank accounts of 42 lakh drought-affected farmers, Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said on Wednesday. He said Rs 2,909 crore have been allocated for this purpose.
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"No Water To Drink": Nearly Half Of Maharashtra Declared Drought-Hit
Almost half of Maharashtra has been declared drought with farmers from across the state seeking emergency help. Distressed farmers came to Mumbai demanding drought declaration and seeking relief from the state. The state reportedly received only 77 per cent of its average rainfall this year.
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Shiv Sena Lawmaker Outsources Visit To Drought-Hit Region In Maharashtra, Proxy Refutes Claim
Days after Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray directed his legislators to visit drought-hit areas in Maharashtra and listen to farmers' woes, one of them decided to send his proxy instead. Gautam Chabukswar, the enterprising legislator, sent Yashodhar Fanse, a former corporator, as his substitute to visit a village in Osmanabad district. Mr Fanse all...
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Farmer, Son Found Hanging From Tree In Maharashtra's Drought-Hit Yavatmal
A father and son were found hanging from the same tree near their village in the drought-hit Yavatmal district in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
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Meteorological Department Advises 'Go Slow' On Sowing In Maharashtra As Monsoon Gets Delayed
Even as farmers in the drought-hit Maharashtra have geared up for sowing operations, the weather department has issued a 'go slow' advisory as the much-awaited monsoon seems to have delayed its arrival in the state.
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Maharashtra Drought: Only 3 Per Cent Water Left In Marathwada Dams
In more bad news for the drought-hit Marathwada region, only 3 per cent water is left in dams in the parched region, officials said today.
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Farmer From Drought-Hit Amravati Attempts Suicide In Delhi
A 32-year-old distraught farmer from Maharashtra's drought-hit Amravati district allegedly attempted suicide at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday.
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In Drought-Hit Marathwada, Parched Wells, Lifeless Fields And Little Help
In the face of insurmountable odds, 56-year old Ram Sonawane, a farmer in the Sheri Budruk village in Maharashtra's drought-hit Beed district has all but given up. His single acre field has been lifeless for years now.
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Maharashtra Drought: Marathwada Water Scene Grim, Only 5% Stock Left In Dams
Every drop of water has become precious in drought-hit Marathwada region, where the situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just five per cent of water ahead of the summer season.
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In Drought-Hit Marathwada, Farmers Say Government Relief Schemes Fails Them
While the government is banking on its relief measures to support distressed farmers in drought-hit Marathwada, the delivery of schemes such as crop insurance depends on the local administration.
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6% Water Left In Marathwada Dams, Farmers Blame Government For Suicides
This 45-year-old farmer in Maharashtra ended his life just a day before the state cabinet toured the drought-hit Marathwada to assess the ground-level situation in the region. The situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just six per cent of water.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Declares Additional Funds For Drought-Hit Districts
In a bid to provide relief to drought hit regions of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has declared additional funds to provide water tankers, solve electricity problems and provide education to children in rural areas.
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Maharashtra Ministers To Tour Drought-Hit Regions In State
In what seems to be an unprecedented move, the entire council of 28 ministers of the Maharashtra government will be touring the drought-hit region of Maharashtra on Friday.
