Maha: RPI welcomes Govt initiative to support drought-hit farmers

Pune, Oct 19 (UNI) Dr Hulgesh Chalwadi, Maharashtra vice-president of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) and chairman of the Chalwadi Educational Institution, has welcomed the Mahayuti government's initiative to mobilise financial assistance for farmers affected by the drought in Maharashtra. The state government has appealed to IAS, IPS and IFS officers, along with employees of various state government departments, to contribute one day's salary from their October 2026 wages to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support drought-hit farmers. Describing the initiative as a reflection of social responsibility, Chalwadi said the government's move demonstrated sensitivity towards farmers struggling with…