Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane on Tuesday said that nearly 1.25 to 1.50 crore acres of agricultural land in the state have been affected due to heavy rains and floods. He announced that the state government would extend support to farmers before Diwali.

“As per the primary estimate, nearly 1.25 to 1.50 crore acres of agricultural land are affected. Out of it, nearly one crore acres of land were damaged in September alone. The issue of farmers is genuine, and we will try to provide additional help,” Bharane told reporters here.

“How to help farmers is our priority. The current assistance is insufficient,” he added.

He further stated, “We will also try to provide all the concessions to the farmers that are applicable during the scarcity situation

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