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. 

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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."