The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, prompting the government to declare drought in talukas identified under the Kharif season’s Trigger-1 assessment. Maharashtra forms drought panel and approves ₹291.91 crore relief for flood-affected farmers, boosting conservation, monitoring, and recovery efforts. Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a Cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to take speedy decisions on drought relief.