Chandrapur : Standing in solidarity with farmers amid drought across Maharashtra , the Chandrapur district police force has contributed Rs 18 lakh to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support relief measures for affected farmers.
The initiative follows an appeal by the state govt, issued through a General Administration Department circular dated Oct 16, 2026, urging govt officers and employees across Maharashtra to contribute one day’s salary towards drought relief. The contribution of Rs 18,00,146 was raised through a voluntary donation by all officers, police personnel and administration staff attached to the office of the SP, Chandrapur. The amount was deducted from their Oct 2026 salaries and is being deposited into the relief fund.
Responding to the appeal, personnel from various ranks of the Chandrapur police force came forward to extend financial support to farmers facing distress due to the prevailing drought conditions. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news. The contribution reflects the police force’s commitment to social responsibility and its resolve to stand with the farming community during a period of crisis. The initiative also underscores the collective effort of govt employees in strengthening the state’s relief response. Download the TOI App.