Banks and credit societies have been asked not to send employees to farmers’ homes for crop-loan recovery during the drought, according to Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

A review said 265 talukas were facing drought conditions, while 43 had reached conditions warranting Trigger-2 measures. A factual crop assessment has been ordered, with a final report expected by October 25.

The government is also reviewing fodder, water and crop-loss concerns. More Maharashtra agriculture news.

Source: Times of India, September 30, 2026.

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