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When will Maharashtra farmers receive ₹5,000 in drought aid?

short by Vaishnavi Mishra / on Sunday, 18 October, 2026
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced advance financial aid of ₹5,000 for farmers affected by drought. The government aims to transfer the amount to beneficiaries' bank accounts before Diwali, but has not announced an exact payment date. The assistance targets drought-hit farmers across Maharashtra, although detailed eligibility conditions for receiving the financial aid remain unconfirmed.
read more at Financial Express