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Maharashtra: Demand for Drought Declaration in Marathwada; sit-in protest from October 12
Maharashtra: Demand for Drought Declaration in Marathwada; sit-in protest from October 12

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Because of deficient rainfall in the monsoon season, All India Kisan Sabha has raised a demand to declare drought in Marathwada region, which has already reported 685 farmer suicides till August 31 this year.

Because of deficient rainfall in the monsoon season, All India Kisan Sabha has raised a demand to declare drought in Marathwada region, which has already reported 685 farmer suicides till August 31 this year.

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

एक महिला इंजीनियर किसानों को सिखा रही है बिना खर्च किए कैसे करें खेती से कमाई
एक महिला इंजीनियर किसानों को सिखा रही है बिना खर्च किए कैसे करें खेती से कमाई

By Anusha Mishra

Drought-prone areas expanding in Maharashtra amidst faltering rainfall: Study
Drought-prone areas expanding in Maharashtra amidst faltering rainfall: Study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

As per the findings of a recent study, water bodies in and around the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra are fast diminishing which is causing a dip in the groundwater levels. The experts mention that the situation poses serious challenges for the agrarian communities susceptible to catastrophic effects of droughts on various crops such as sorghum, pearl millet, sugarcane, and others.

As per the findings of a recent study, water bodies in and around the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra are fast diminishing which is causing a dip in the groundwater levels. The experts mention that the situation poses serious challenges for the agrarian communities susceptible to catastrophic effects of droughts on various crops such as sorghum, pearl millet, sugarcane, and others.

A black Diwali for farmers: Unseasonal rainfall damages crops in Maharashtra
A black Diwali for farmers: Unseasonal rainfall damages crops in Maharashtra

By Arvind Shukla

Marathwada in Maharashtra received above-average rainfall this year. To add to the miseries of farmers, it rained in October as well, which has damaged their crops

Marathwada in Maharashtra received above-average rainfall this year. To add to the miseries of farmers, it rained in October as well, which has damaged their crops

Vidyarath is Transporting Rural Children in Maharashtra into the Land of Learning
Vidyarath is Transporting Rural Children in Maharashtra into the Land of Learning

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

A mobile ‘tempo’ classroom loaded with laptops, books and a science lab moves from village to village in Maharashtra teaching children of government schools coding, computers and communication skills.

A mobile ‘tempo’ classroom loaded with laptops, books and a science lab moves from village to village in Maharashtra teaching children of government schools coding, computers and communication skills.

Maharashtra: A Rural School Where Making Car Sensors and Rain Sensors Is Child’s Play
Maharashtra: A Rural School Where Making Car Sensors and Rain Sensors Is Child’s Play

By Komal Jadhav

A teacher at a government school in Beed district motivated the local community and crowdfunded Rs 1,500,000 to set up a technology lab, an astronomy lab, buy microscopes, and install solar panels at the village school.

A teacher at a government school in Beed district motivated the local community and crowdfunded Rs 1,500,000 to set up a technology lab, an astronomy lab, buy microscopes, and install solar panels at the village school.

Snail Invasion Destroys Soybean Farms In Maharashtra
Snail Invasion Destroys Soybean Farms In Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

Snails in soybean farms in Maharashtra rampage through swathes of the crop in a matter of hours. Farmers in Latur, Dharashiv, Jalna, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts are the worst affected.

Snails in soybean farms in Maharashtra rampage through swathes of the crop in a matter of hours. Farmers in Latur, Dharashiv, Jalna, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts are the worst affected.

Snail Invasion Destroys Soybean Farms In Maharashtra
Snail Invasion Destroys Soybean Farms In Maharashtra

By Komal Jadhav

Snails in soybean farms in Maharashtra rampage through swathes of the crop in a matter of hours. Farmers in Latur, Dharashiv, Jalna, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts are the worst affected.

Snails in soybean farms in Maharashtra rampage through swathes of the crop in a matter of hours. Farmers in Latur, Dharashiv, Jalna, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts are the worst affected.

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