Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved Chief Minister's Relief Fund assistance cells at the taluka level in areas declared drought-hit under Trigger-1 during the 2026 kharif season. Dedicated medical officers will coordinate treatment and financial aid for needy patients. The Maharashtra government has decided to extend the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund (CMRF) assistance cell to the taluka level to ensure timely medical treatment and financial assistance for.