Irrigation, drought mitigation dominate budget

Presenting an interim budget in a poll year, the BJP-led Maharashtra government has made maximum allocation of Rs 8733 crore for irrigation, with a focus on Vidarbha and Marathwada and the drought-prone regions, amidst Opposition's criticism of neglecting the plight of farmers.

from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xpke9i
via IFTTT