With reference to drought relief in Maharashtra, consider the following statements: 1. The Maharashtra government announced 5 measures including revenue exemptions. 2. The government announced an advance relief of ₹10,000 for farmers. 3. The Maharashtra government declared a total of 305 talukas as drought-hit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Maharashtra declares 40 more talukas drought-hit; CM Fadnavis announces ₹5,000 advance relief

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 18 October 2026

Agrarian distress and fiscal relief measures: a relevant GS3 case study on disaster management.

Why in news

The Maharashtra government declared 40 additional talukas as drought-hit, bringing the total to 305, prompting the announcement of ₹5,000 advance relief for farmers.

Background

The Maharashtra government declared 40 more talukas drought-hit, totaling 305. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5,000 advance relief and 12 measures including revenue exemptions for farmers.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal drought-hit talukas in Maharashtra: 305
FactAdvance relief amount for farmers: ₹5,000
PlacePune Municipal Corporation: Suspending water supply starting October 15

Prelims practice question

With reference to drought relief in Maharashtra, consider the following statements:

The Maharashtra government announced 5 measures including revenue exemptions.
The government announced an advance relief of ₹10,000 for farmers.
The Maharashtra government declared a total of 305 talukas as drought-hit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states there are 12 measures including revenue exemptions. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states the advance relief is ₹5,000.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional and fiscal challenges in managing recurring drought-induced distress in agrarian states like Maharashtra.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal strain: Balancing immediate relief payouts with long-term irrigation infrastructure investment
Credit risk: Managing rural bank loan pressures during prolonged agricultural production failures
Resource scarcity: Urban-rural water competition during severe drought conditions

Keywords: agrarian distress · fiscal relief · irrigation infrastructure · revenue exemption · credit risk

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