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Maharashtra Sets June 30 Deadline to Implement Farm Loan Waiver

Final rollout awaits district data alongside departmental vetting of a panel report.

Overview

  • CM Devendra Fadnavis said Sunday the state will roll out the waiver before June 30 once the last district data arrives.
  • A cabinet sub-committee has met, and a panel led by Praveen Pardeshi sent its report, which the Cooperation Department is examining.
  • The Budget-named Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar scheme is designed to wipe off eligible crop loans up to ₹2 lakh.
  • Deccan Chronicle reported that about 51.24 lakh farmers could qualify, with a formal proposal expected to reach the Cabinet.
  • Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange set a May 29 deadline for Kunbi certificates and plans a May 30 hunger strike, as the government says issuance follows Supreme Court rules.