Wardha, Oct. 17 -- Amid drought-like situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that the state government has provided an advance financial assistance of Rs.5,000 to affected farmers, describing it as an unprecedented relief measure.

Speaking to reporters in Wardha, Fadnavis contrasted Maharashtra's efforts with Karnataka's drought relief measures, noting that while Rs.5,000 cannot fully cover a farmer's losses, it offers immediate support and relief.

"For the first time, we have provided advance financial assistance to farmers in this manner. Never before have Maharashtra's farmers received such assistance before December. Earlier, farmers with small landholdings received barely Rs 1,000. Now, ever...