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Maharashtra Announces Rs 32,000 Crore Drought Loan Waiver

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit Latur and Dharashiv districts on September 23, 2026.
The state launched field-level crop assessments.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule chairs the drought-relief cabinet sub-committee, with Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal as member secretary.
Maharashtra announced a Rs 32,000 crore loan waiver and electricity-bill waivers for drought-affected farmers.
Municipal corporations, municipalities and rural local bodies can decide drinking-water supply in their areas.

History

Historical Context

In 2013 Maharashtra endured its worst drought in 40 years, affecting 7,896 villages and driving groundwater to its lowest level since 2005. The 2006 farmer-suicide rehabilitation package and 2008 Money-Lending Regulation Act showed Maharashtra’s habit of loan waivers; today Latur and Dharashiv revive similar waivers and electricity subsidies, yet lasting resilience hinges on water-infrastructure investment.

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Story summary

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit Latur and Dharashiv districts on September 23, 2026.
The state launched field-level crop assessments.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule chairs the drought-relief cabinet sub-committee, with Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal as member secretary.
Maharashtra announced a Rs 32,000 crore loan waiver and electricity-bill waivers for drought-affected farmers.
Municipal corporations, municipalities and rural local bodies can decide drinking-water supply in their areas.

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