The Maharashtra Government would consider extending compensation to the farmers affected by the unseasonal rains. The farmers faced huge losses as the harvested crops were destroyed due to the rains. The assurance was given by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Fadnavis reviewed the losses due to the unseasonal rains, due to the early onset of monsoon. He also sought information about damage caused to houses during heavy rains on May 27, and directed the authorities to immediately extend help to the affected people. Rs 49 crore were immediately disbursed for the purpose, which includes Rs 5 crore for Konkan Division, Rs 12 crore for Pune Division, Rs 5 crore for Nashik, Rs 12 crore for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Rs 5 crore for Amravati, and Rs 10 crore for Nagpur Division.
The compensation in 2025 and in the future will be based on the parameters set on March 27, 2023, and the notification issued on January 1, 2024.
Fadnavis also directed to submit a proposal for the losses suffered by fishermen. The issue was raised by Forest Minister Ganesh Naik and Minister for Ports Development Nitesh Rane. Fadnavis also directed the authorities to plan repair works for the damaged roads and bridges.
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