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Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has committed to providing immediate relief for farmers impacted by severe flooding in the Marathwada region. The state government has already announced a substantial Rs 1339 crore assistance package specifically for crop damage sustained during earlier heavy rains. Officials are coordinating with district authorities and NDRF teams to manage the ongoing crisis effectively. The government aims to ensure compensation reaches affected farmers directly through bank transfers before the Diwali festival.

Key Points: Eknath Shinde Pledges Relief for Marathwada Flood-Hit Farmers

  • Eknath Shinde assures government will stand by farmers facing flood crisis
  • Rs 1339 crore assistance package announced for crop damage from June-August rains
  • Relief funds to be distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer to bank accounts
  • Chief Minister and ministers to personally assess the flood situation in Marathwada
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Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde pledges relief for flood-hit Marathwada farmers

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde assures immediate assistance and a Rs 1339 crore package for farmers affected by Marathwada floods, promising aid before Diwali.

"Efforts will be made to compensate for the losses before Diwali - Eknath Shinde"

Mumbai, September 23

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured possible relief and assistance to people affected by floods in Marathwada. He said state ministers and officials are in constant coordination with district authorities and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to manage the situation.

Highlighting the losses faced by farmers, Shinde underlined the state government's commitment to providing immediate support.

"Regarding the flood situation in Marathwada, I am in contact with all district officials and the NDRF rescue team. Farmers have suffered significant losses. Currently, helping farmers is the responsibility of our government. Our Chief Minister and all ministers are going to personally assess the situation. People should receive immediate assistance. Whenever farmers have faced crises, the government has always stood by them. Efforts will be made to compensate for the losses before Diwali," he said.

Earlier in the day, the Maharashtra government announced a Rs 1339 crore assistance package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains between June 2025 and August 2025, according to government sources.

The panchnamas of crops damaged due to heavy rain between June and August have already been filed, for which people are getting assistance. Panchnamas of agricultural crops damaged by the rains currently falling in Marathwada have not yet been done.

According to the order issued by the Maharashtra government, the funds will be distributed to the farmers through Direct Benefit transfers to their bank accounts.

"It should be ensured that the funds demanded under the proposal are not included in the relief funds distributed to all departments for crop damage in the current season. It should be ensured that such relief is provided at the prescribed rate at one time in a season," the government's notice read.

After distribution, the list of beneficiaries along with the order will be published on district websites.

- ANI

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Priya S
Direct benefit transfer is the right approach - cuts out middlemen. But why wait for panchnamas? Farmers need immediate help, not bureaucratic delays.
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Michael C
Good to see transparency with beneficiary lists on district websites. This should reduce corruption in relief distribution. Hope other states follow this model.
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Anjali F
My uncle is a farmer in Latur. His entire soybean crop is destroyed. Government promises are good, but we need to see actual money in bank accounts. Action speaks louder than words!
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Sarah B
The coordination with NDRF is crucial for rescue operations. Relief money is important but saving lives should be the first priority. Good to see comprehensive approach.
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Vikram M
Hope this isn't just pre-election drama. Marathwada farmers have been suffering for years with drought and now floods. Need permanent solutions, not just temporary relief.
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Kavya N
The timing before Diwali is thoughtful. At least farmers can celebrate the festival without financial stress. Hope the implementation is smooth. 🪔

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