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Central team to assess Maha drought for union govt to decide financial assistance
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points During the meeting, Fadnavis requested interim financial assistance of ₹17,500 crore. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis recently met with union home minister Amit Shah to discuss the matter.
A central team will assess the drought situation in Maharashtra to help the union government decide on financial assistance. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis recently met with union home minister Amit Shah to discuss the matter.
During the meeting, Fadnavis requested interim financial assistance of ₹17,500 crore. The chief minister's request is intended to support those affected by the drought.
Further details about the drought situation and the central team's assessment are available from the source. The union government will use the team's findings to determine the amount of financial assistance to be provided.
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