Dy CM Eknath Shinde met the family of drought-hit farmer from Jalna district on the occasion of Diwali on Monday
“We had promised Rs 2,100 in monthly aid to our sisters, and some people are asking when it will be implemented. The deputy CM also announced that his party will compile information about families in drought-affected areas where daughters’ marriages have been fixed and organise a mass marriage ceremony for them.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said state govt would decide at the appropriate time on increasing the monthly assistance under the “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin” scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100. I assure you that the necessary decision will be taken at the appropriate time, and we will not back down from our promise,” Shinde said while addressing a public event in Jalna. “Along with the wedding, initiatives like providing sewing machines to women for self-employment, cycles to girl students and Diwali ration to needy families are being implemented to support farmer families during the current drought,” he said.
Shinde said even though the state is facing a drought crisis, farmers should not lose heart. The central govt will also stand behind Maharashtra’s drought-affected farmers,” he said. Shinde said farmers were the first rightful claimants on govt’s treasury and assured them of support. I appeal to farmers not to lose patience in this crisis and not to take any extreme step,” he said.
“The govt is planning to ensure availability of drinking water, water and fodder for animals and foodgrains in drought-affected areas till the next monsoon. “The govt will leave no stone unturned in helping farmers.