Maharashtra approves ₹7,500 cr advance relief for 1.5 cr farmers

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, approved ₹7,500 crore to provide ₹5,000 advance relief each to 1.5 crore farmers in 304 drought-affected talukas before Diwali. Funds will be transferred via DBT. The advance won't affect additional crop-loss compensation, which will be determined separately through prescribed assessment.