Those whose crop losses exceeded 33% will be eligible for this aid
Mumbai: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved an advance relief payment of Rs 5,000 each to 1.5 crore farmers in 304 drought-affected talukas, which is to be disbursed before Diwali . Officials said those whose crop losses exceeded 33% will be eligible for this aid. The cabinet has sanctioned Rs 7,500 crore for this purpose. An official said farmers who have already completed their e-KYC under various govt schemes since Nov 1, 2025, will not be required to undergo the process again to be eligible for this advance aid disbursement.
It will form part of a proposed relief package that will be announced after the ongoing assessment of drought damage—being categorised by crop type and land area—is completed. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
“Our govt had promised that funds would be credited to farmers’ accounts before Diwali, ensuring that the festival would not be a bleak one,” said deputy CM Eknath Shinde . The payments will be credited directly into their bank accounts. “For those holding forest land rights (van patta holders) who have not yet received an ‘AgriStack’ farmer ID, the payment will be given based on their e-KYC. Download the TOI App.