Rs 6680-crore relief for Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra; Modi govt package to benefit farmers

Rs 6680-crore relief for Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra; Modi govt package to benefit farmers
Maharashtra will get a relief of Rs 4700 crore, Andhra Rs 900 crore, Karnataka Rs 950 crore and Gujarat Rs 130 crore. Image: Narendramodi.in
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Tue, Jan 29, 2019
01:51 pm
New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk
RELATED NEWS
Big boost! How 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' will help in achieving Modi government's 5 trillion dollar economy goal Big boost! How 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' will help in achieving Modi government's 5 trillion dollar economy goal
Narendra Modi to launch over 30 projects in Varanasi on Sunday Narendra Modi to launch over 30 projects in Varanasi on Sunday
Donald Trump, Narendra Modi to outline ambitious vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Official Donald Trump, Narendra Modi to outline ambitious vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Official
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium: Facts about world's largest cricket stadium to be inaugurated during Kem chho Trump event Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium: Facts about world's largest cricket stadium to be inaugurated during Kem chho Trump event
Delhi election Maha Exit Poll: Will AAP return to power? Delhi election Maha Exit Poll: Will AAP return to power?

In a big relief to drought-hit states, the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Mod has announced a relief package worth Rs 6680 crore for Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka, Zee Business TV reports. Maharashtra will get a relief of Rs 4700 crore, Andhra Rs 900 crore, Karnataka Rs 950 crore and Gujarat Rs 130 crore. 

Union minister of agriculture and farmers, Radha Mohan Singh tweeted, "Happy to share that central #Government has approved Rs. 949.49 crore & Rs. 4714.28 crore assistance to #Drought -hit #Karnataka and #Maharashtra respectively for #Kharif 2018-19 season."

In another tweet, Singh said, "Happy to share that central #Government has approved Rs. 900.40 crore & Rs. 127.60 crore assistance to #Drought -hit #AndhraPradesh and #Gujarat respectively for #Kharif 2018-19 season."

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.