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Maharashtra News Live Updates: CM Eknath Shinde to review crop damage caused by unseasonal rain in state
Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde is scheduled to chair a meeting on Monday at the Sahyadri Guest House to discuss the 'agrarian crisis' after unseasonal rains wreaked havoc across the state. CM Shinde would also discuss the remedial measures and the issue of compensation to the farmers after crop damages. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will not attend the review meeting as he is visiting Nagpur and Amravati. Unseasonal rains lashed parts of Maharashtra causing heavy damage and deaths. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
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We have given the orders to assess the damage to crops caused due to unseasonal rains in the state. We have received preliminary information about the extent of the damage: Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
The government will provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and the injured will be provided medical treatment free of cost. I have ordered an investigation into the incident.
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Eknath Shinde will discuss the remedial measures and the issue of compensation to the farmers after crop damages.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to chair a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House to discuss the 'agrarian crisis' after unseasonal rains across the state.
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