New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday and apprised him of drought situation in the state.

Shinde said PM Modi sought details on water availability, agricultural conditions and fodder for livestock and assured the state of the Centre's support.

The Deputy CM Shinde presented demands of the state government regarding central assistance.

He said farmers currently receive Rs 12,000 annually - Rs 6,000 under the Centre's Shetkari Samman Yojana and Rs 6,000 through Maharashtra's Namo Shetkari Yojana. Recalling the assistance provided during last year's heavy rains, he said the government would not hold back support when farmers are in distress.

"The farming commu...