Maharashtra Drought: IAS, IPS Officers to Donate One Day's Salary To Aid Farmers

What happened: Maharashtra's Relief and Rehabilitation Department declared 305 talukas drought-affected on 14 October 2026. IAS and IPS officers will donate one day's salary to aid farmers. Key numbers: 305 talukas declared drought-affected; declaration date 14 October 2026; officers donate one day's salary. Why it matters: The official declaration covers a large share of the state's talukas, and the salary donation is a direct response by senior civil servants to the impact on farmers.

Maharashtra's Relief and Rehabilitation Department declared 305 talukas drought-affected on 14 October 2026. IAS and IPS officers will donate one day's salary to aid farmers.

The official declaration covers a large share of the state's talukas, and the salary donation is a direct response by senior civil servants to the impact on farmers.