Mumbai: The ₹5,000 advance financial assistance announced by the state government ahead of Diwali has begun to be credited to farmers’ bank accounts. So far, the amount has been deposited into the accounts of 73 lakh farmers across the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Fadnavis provided the information while speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting. He said the financial assistance would also be credited to the accounts of the remaining eligible farmers within the next one or two days.
Speaking about the farm loan waiver, the Chief Minister said loans of 21 lakh farmers in the state had been waived so far.
Fadnavis also said that all ministers in the state Cabinet would celebrate Diwali with farmers this year. The ministers have decided to visit farmers at their farms to share their joys and difficulties and celebrate Diwali with them.
With ₹5,000 being credited to the accounts of 73 lakh farmers, loans waived for 21 lakh farmers and ministers celebrating Diwali with farmers, the farming community across the state is closely watching the assistance process.
