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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that state government is taking immediate steps to tackle acute drought in Marathwada. The state government would bring fodder from outside if need arises.
In view of the severe drought conditions in Maharashtra the state government is taking various measures to tackle the crisis.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that state government is taking immediate steps to tackle acute drought in Marathwada, and would also bring fodder from outside the state if need arises.
He said there is also a proposal to provide water through railway rakes. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai yesterday , the CM said he is also undertaking a tour of Solapur today to review the water scarcity situation in the district.
The Chief Minister recently undertook a 4-day visit to five drought-affected districts in Mararthwada and also Ahmednagar. Meanwhile, In view of the severe drought conditions in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has demanded the state government to stop water supply to swimming pools, shopping malls, Water Park and industries in Mumbai.
Cong leaders meet Governor; demand special session on drought
A delegation of Congress leaders from Maharashtra led by former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Leader of the Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil met Governor C Vidyasagar Rao. It demanded convening of a special session of the State Legislature to discuss the drought situation in the State.
According to a press release issued by Mumbai Pradesh congress committee today, the 12-member congress delegation presented a memorandum to the Governor, stating shortage of drinking water supply, inadequate fodder and water for cattle and lack of employment in drought-hit areas of Marathwada region. The state Congress chief also informed the governor that the party is in the process of formulating an action plan to assist the affected people.
Seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention for providing relief to farmers in the State, the memorandum accused Devendra Fadnavis government of not taking the opposition into confidence to tackle the drought. It said there are only hollow announcements and nothing concrete on the ground.