INCOME TAX26 Sept 2026
Maharashtra announces relief measures in drought—Restructures crop loans, concessions in pump electric bills; check list | Mint
Maharashtra has declared drought in 265 of 358 talukas and activated Trigger-1 under its Drought Management Code 2016. Farmers in 32 districts get crop loan restructuring, land revenue concessions and power bill subsidies. Crop loss compensation will come later through a separate order. If you farm in an affected taluka, keep your loan and land records ready and follow the official crop survey.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The state declared drought in 265 of 358 talukas, covering 32 districts, with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division having the highest number of affected talukas at 74.
- Relief measures announced include restructuring of crop loans, concessions on land revenue and subsidies on pump electricity bills.
- Financial assistance for crop losses will be announced separately after the prescribed procedure, and officials will carry out crop-loss surveys and crop-cutting experiments on an urgent basis.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your farm falls in an affected taluka, keep your loan, land and crop documents ready, cooperate with the official crop-loss survey, and check the details of the relief order and your crop insurance claim with your bank or local agriculture office.
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