Shinde meets PM Modi over Maharashtra drought, says Centre assures support for farmers

The hour-long meeting focused on the situation facing farmers, including water availability, agricultural conditions and the availability of fodder for livestockMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday (October 5, 2026) and discussed the drought situation in Maharashtra, with Mr. Shinde saying the Centre had assured the State of support for farmers affected by the crisis.