Maharashtra Bars Banks From Recovering Farm Loans At Farmers’ Homes Amid Drought-Like Situation, Considers 10% Urban Water Cut
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed banks and cooperative credit societies not to visit farmers’ homes for loan recovery amid drought-like conditions. The government is reviewing relief measures, including possible suspension of loan recovery in affected areas, water management plans, fodder arrangements and a proposed 10% urban water cut.