Maharashtra Cotton & Soyabean Farmers to Receive ₹5,000/Hectare Direct Assistance

In a major relief measure for dryland cultivators in Maharashtra, the State Government has commenced distribution of ₹5,000 per hectare (up to a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer) directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

Highlights of the Relief Package:

1. 1Eligible Crops: Kharif cotton and soybean registered under the E-Pik Pahani digital crop survey app.
2. 2Total Beneficiaries: Over 96.5 lakh farming households across 28 agricultural districts.
3. 3Bank Verification: Direct payments dispatched through PFMS gateway; farmers receive SMS confirmation upon credit.

Farmers can verify payment inclusion by logging into the Aaple Sarkar DBT portal.