Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announced ₹7,500 crore in advance drought relief for 1.5 crore farmers, with each eligible beneficiary set to receive ₹5,000. He has directed banks not to deduct any amount from the relief payments. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced advance drought relief of ₹5,000 each for around 1.5 crore farmers, with a total allocation of ₹7,500 crore, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday, citing sources.