Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust in Mumbai has donated Rs 10 crore to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to drought-stricken farmers and people affected by natural disasters in the state.
The cheque was handed over to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday by the Trust’s President, Sadanand Sarvankar and Treasurer, Acharya Pawankumar Tripathi, along with others, during a meeting with the Chief Minister.
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The Trust’s management committee said they decided to make the contribution to support farmers facing the impact of drought and other citizens affected by natural calamities across Maharashtra. The financial assistance is aimed at providing relief to those affected during times of crisis.
This is not the first time the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has contributed to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund during a natural disaster. Last year, several parts of Maharashtra witnessed floods following heavy rainfall. At the time, the Trust had donated Rs 10 crore to the relief fund to support people affected by the floods.
With its latest contribution, the Trust has continued its tradition of extending financial assistance to the state during emergencies. The donation is intended to provide support to drought-affected farmers and other citizens facing hardships due to natural disasters.
The contribution also highlights the role of religious institutions and charitable trusts in extending assistance during humanitarian crises and supporting disaster relief efforts.
Maharashtra is currently battling a severe drought and agricultural crisis following an 18 per cent monsoon rainfall deficit. The state government declared drought conditions in 305 of its 358 talukas as of late October. The dry spell has acutely impacted regions like Marathwada and Vidarbha, triggering massive projected losses for Kharif crops like soybean and cotton, while dairy farmers struggle with severe fodder and drinking water shortages for livestock.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
