MUMBAI: State cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to double the compensation for farmers who were affected by heavy rains in July.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also increased the cap of land holding for which the compensation will be given from two-three hectares to benefit the farmers from Vidarbha who have large land holding. Shinde made the announcement after the first meeting of his expanded cabinet. The additional amount will be paid from the state's exchequer, said officials.
