Mumbai, Oct 13 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has authorised block development officers (BDOs) to grant approval for repairing irrigation wells damaged or silted due to heavy rains and floods in the state, including in the worst-hit Marathwada region.

The decision follows widespread rainfall and flooding in several regions, which led to the collapse or silting of thousands of irrigation wells, affecting farmers' ability to irrigate their fields in the upcoming agricultural season, according to sources in the Revenue department.

A government directive issued on Monday stated that BDOs have been empowered to approve well repair works after receiving inspection reports from technical officers.

These officers must prepare cost estimates within seven days of the BDO's order and submit cons

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