Maha: Cabinet approves advance aid of RsRs5,000 for drought-hit farmers, Bharat Mandapam-style expo centre in Pune

Mumbai, Oct 27 (UNI) The Maharashtra Cabinet, in its meeting held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, took a series of landmark decisions spanning agriculture, infrastructure, industrial promotion, aviation, and social welfare, including the release of Rs Rs5,000 as immediate advance aid for farmers in 304 drought-stricken talukas ahead of Diwali festival. Financial Aid: The Cabinet approved an advance payment of Rs5,000 each for nearly 1.5 crore farmers across 304 drought-declared talukas. Eligibility & Transfer: Farmers who have suffered more than 33 per cent crop damage will receive the amount directly into their bank accounts via Direct…