The states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have been badly affected by drought in the year 2015 due to deficit rainfall. To improve the current situation and restore it back to normal, the Union Government has approved a financial aid of Rs 6,794 crore for these three states.
- The government has approved Rs 3,100 crore for Maharashtra, Rs 1,672 crore for Chhattisgarh and Rs 2,022 crore for Madhya Pradesh.
In December, Maharashtra government had announced a relief package worth Rs 10,512 crore for more than 15,000 drought-affected villages across 14 districts of Marathwada and Vidarbha areas.
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