India, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured farmers in Maharashtra of all possible assistance amid drought in the state, saying the Union government stood firmly with them during the crisis. He appealed to people across the country to extend support to farmers during the festival season.

"The state government has provided advance assistance, and our government has also deposited the PM-Kisan funds. So, you do not worry. We are all with the farmers," Modi said after virtually inaugurating Pune Metro's Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Line 3. Modi said he was aware of the difficult situation farmers face in Maharashtra and urged them not to worry.

The state government has approved an advance payment of Rs.5,000 to eligible farm...