Amid drought, Maharashtra clears over ₹12-crore VIP fleet with Land Cruiser, Fortuners

The Maharashtra government has approved purchase of 44 vehicles worth ₹12.68 crore to transport visiting dignitaries and state guests amid drought. The vehicles include an armoured Toyota Land Cruiser 300 worth around ₹4.07 crore and two Toyota Fortuners, among others. The government said the purchase would replace ageing and unserviceable fleet. Over 85% of talukas have been declared drought-hit.