Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on September 16 announced a comprehensive package of ₹45,000 crore for the development of the drought-affected Marathwada region in the State. Addressing the media following the special State Cabinet meeting co-chaired by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Mr. Shinde also announced revised administrative sanctions for irrigation projects worth ₹14,000 crore. On Friday, …
Aurangabad: Certain water and irrigation schemes are being halted in Marathwada, and there is fear that this may lead to farmer suicides in the drought-prone region if it doesn't get sufficient rainfall, BJP MLA Prashant Bamb has said. The BJP MLA further said that earlier, the Shiv Sena had given priority to Marathwada and had taken a strong stand against …
