Mumbai, Sept 30 (PTI) Nearly 1.25 to 1.50 crore acres of farmland in Maharashtra have been affected by excess rainfall as per the preliminary estimate, state Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne said on Tuesday.

Bharne, who belongs to the NCP, also said the current financial assistance for farmers is insufficient.

"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. Issues of farmers are genuine and we will try to provide additional help", Bharne told reporters here.

He said the Mahayuti government will try to provide all the concessions to farmers that are applicable during the scarcity situations.

"The government would extend all support to cultivators before Diwali

See Full Page