Mumbai, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the first advance of drought relief worth Rs 5,000 is being deposited directly into farmers' accounts before Diwali.
So far, the money has already been deposited into the accounts of 73 lakh farmers, and the remaining amount will be credited today and tomorrow.
The government proposes to directly transfer this aid to 1.50 crore farmers from 304 drought-hit talukas across the state.
Speaking after a weekly cabinet meeting today, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "On behalf of the state government, we had announced an advance relief of Rs 5,000 to drought-affected farmers before Diwali. Accordingly, money has reached the accounts of 73 lakh farmers so far, and in the next two days, it will reach nearly 95% of farmers. A 5% delay is due to minor issues with some bank accounts. But as I mentioned, it has reached 73 lakh farmers, and in the next two days, most remaining farmers will receive it."
He further added, "Similarly, under the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Loan Waiver Scheme, we have today credited Rs 4,764 crore into the accounts of another 4.86 lakh farmers. The highest number of beneficiaries are from the Marathwada region—around 2.76 lakh farmers in Marathwada received loan waiver funds today.
“Overall, we have disbursed loan waiver funds to nearly 21 lakh farmers, totalling almost Rs 19,000 crore. The verification of lists is still ongoing; as authentication continues, funds will be progressively deposited. This Mahayuti government stands firmly behind our farmers, making every effort to support them through various schemes, with direct funds reaching their bank accounts."
Regarding celebrating the festival, he stated, "This was a collective decision, not just my order. After discussing with all ministers, everyone felt that we should celebrate Diwali with the farmers. Therefore, we will certainly try to visit farmers' homes and celebrate Diwali alongside them."
Commenting on MNS chief Raj Thackeray's reaction to Save Democracy protests by the Mahayuti alliance, CM Fadnavis said, "I believe if he understands the purpose of our marches, he would not speak this way. These marches are against anarchy and aimed at protecting the Constitution. Under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, the INDIA alliance is trying to bring about 'regime change' in this country, which essentially means altering the Constitution.
“To defeat this attempt at regime change, it is not just them who can take to the streets—we can also come out to counter them. The support for the Indian Constitution, Indian democracy, and against anarchy is far greater than the number of people they bring to the streets. That is why our marches will continue."
On Peasants and Workers Party chief Raju Shetti's agitation and road blockade, CM Fadnavis said, "My question is, who ultimately suffers loss from this agitation? It is solely and strictly the farmers. Therefore, my appeal is for dialogue. Ultimately, the issue is between sugar factories and farmers because paying the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is mandatory, as declared by the government every year.
“The demand here is to receive a price higher than the FRP. Continuous discussions are taking place between farmers and factory owners. The state government is acting as a mediator. We are making efforts to find a solution so this agitation ends peacefully. We have also asked our minister, Hasan Mushrif, to conduct mediation talks."
Source: IANS
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