India, Oct. 30 -- The Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 90.72 lakh for the maintenance of tree plantations across the state, even as drought conditions have affected 304 of its 358 talukas.

According to a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Revenue and Forest Department on Thursday, the funds have been allocated for the fourth-year upkeep of plantations under the Amrut Van, Panchayat Van and Bel Van components of the state's afforestation initiative for 2026-27.

The allocation will cover plantations spread across 227 hectares in various districts. The Pune forest circle has received the highest allocation of Rs 42.80 lakh, followed by Nagpur with Rs 20.80 lakh and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with Rs 20.76 lakh.

The GR makes a...