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Maharashtra Seeks ₹31,000 Cr From Centre For Drought-Hit Farmers; Crop Losses Exceed 33% Across 14.15 Million Hectares

Maharashtra Seeks ₹31,000 Cr From Centre For Drought-Hit Farmers; Crop Losses Exceed 33% Across 14.15 Million Hectares
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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government sought around Rs 31,000 crore in financial assistance from the Centre to compensate farmers affected by drought across the state. The proposal, submitted on Saturday, follows a comprehensive assessment that found crop losses exceeding 33 per cent across 14.15 mi...

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