Maharashtra drought: Central Team assesses damage, state seeks maximum relief

Mumbai, Oct 11 (UNI) A high-level Central inspection team has concluded an extensive assessment of Maharashtra's drought-hit regions, holding crucial discussions with state leadership as the administration pushes for maximum disaster relief from the union government. State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne announced on Sunday that a series of central delegations evaluated severe crop damage, drinking water deficits, and fodder shortages across 65 villages spanning multiple districts, including Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Marathwada, and Vidarbha. The findings were presented during a high-level review meeting at the official residence 'Varsha', chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and attended by senior cabinet ministers alongside Central…