Decision on staying farm loans, power bills soon: Maha CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said his government will soon take a decision on staying the recovery of loans and electricity bills from farmers reeling under drought-like situation in several parts of the state.
"Government to take decision soon on stay to recovery of farmer loans and electricity bills (sic)," he tweeted after visiting the Ahmednagar district which is facing water scarcity and drought-like conditions.
"If needed we will get fodder from other states," he said in another tweet.
Several parts of the state, especially the Marahtwada region, are facing severe monsoon deficit and water scarcity.
The Chief Minister today visited Dhavalewadi, Satwad, Katewadi and Rajuri villages in Ahmednagar district.

The state would be providing employment to 11.50 lakh people in the five districts of Marathwada, he said.
Holding a review meeting for Ahmednagar, the chief minister asked the district collectors to ensure employment for the drought-affected people.