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Sharad Pawar Demands Rs 1 Lakh/Ha Compensation for Drought

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Sharad Pawar began a tour of drought-hit talukas in Pune, pledging to raise farmers’ grievances.
He visited Baramati, Purandar and Daund, where farmers reported crop loss.
He wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sept 27 demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare compensation and loan waivers.
He urged adding Purandar taluka to the drought-affected list.
He called for deployment of water tankers to the affected areas.

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Sharad Pawar began a tour of drought-hit talukas in Pune, pledging to raise farmers’ grievances.
He visited Baramati, Purandar and Daund, where farmers reported crop loss.
He wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sept 27 demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare compensation and loan waivers.
He urged adding Purandar taluka to the drought-affected list.
He called for deployment of water tankers to the affected areas.