date:Apr 01, 2013
ught headed by Sharad Pawar, minister of agriculture, Government of India said the drought-like conditions currently prevalent in western Maharashtra and Marathwada were the worst in 40 years, adding that the EGoM had taken additional measures to help farmers meet the situation.
It was announced that a relief package would be implemented, and Maharashtra would be one of the beneficiaries. The package would be released from the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF).
Maharashtra had demanded R