Maharashtra will provide ₹31,000 crore relief package to farmers affected by floods

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a comprehensive ₹31,000 crore relief package for farmers affected by recent floods across the state. Several regions witnessed heavy rains and flooding in September, leading to extensive crop and property damage.

According to the chief minister, 29 out of 36 districts and 253 talukas (out of 358) were severely impacted by the heavy rainfall. The state government’s relief package aims to support affected farmers through compensation for crop losses, livestock, damaged wells, and soil erosion, along with assistance for rebuilding homes and medical costs.

Crop Damage and Extent of Loss

Preliminary assessments suggest that crops on over 65–68 lakh hectares have been destroyed due to flooding. The most affected crops include cotton, soybean, oranges, pomegranate, maize, bajra, pulses, and onions, all of which form a major part of the state’s agricultural output.

At the onset of the monsoon, sowing had taken place across 1.43 lakh hectares, but torrential rains have caused serious destruction, washing away the topsoil in over 60,000 hectares of farmland. This has led to what the government has described as a “wet drought”, a situation where heavy rainfall causes severe agricultural losses despite ample precipitation.

Breakdown of the Relief Package

Out of the total ₹31,000 crore package, approximately ₹17,675 crore will go towards crop damage compensation. Farmers will also receive ₹30,000 for each damaged well and an additional ₹10,000 per hectare to support the upcoming Rabi season.

For livestock losses, the government will provide ₹32,000 per animal as compensation. In addition, around 45 lakh farmers who hold crop insurance will be eligible for payouts of ₹17,000 per hectare, further easing the financial burden on those impacted.

The relief package also includes allocations for house repairs, ex-gratia payments to victims, and reimbursement of medical expenses arising from the floods.

Government Response and Rehabilitation

Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that the government’s focus is on providing immediate assistance to farmers while simultaneously restoring agricultural productivity in the affected districts. The package will cover not only short-term relief but also long-term rehabilitation, including soil restoration and infrastructure repair.

He added that the government is committed to ensuring that farmers receive timely compensation and support for replanting their crops in the upcoming season.

Continuous rainfall across several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and its adjoining metropolitan areas, in September 2025, led to widespread flooding. The deluge disrupted normal life, forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, and caused extensive damage to standing crops, livestock, and rural infrastructure.

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Conclusion

The ₹31,000 crore package marks one of the largest state-led relief efforts in recent years. By combining compensation, insurance payouts, and rehabilitation measures, the Maharashtra government aims to stabilise the agricultural economy and support farmer recovery across affected regions.

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