Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 03 Nov (HS): Transfer of Rs 5,000, as advance to the

drought-affected farmers before the Diwali Festival has been started. Jalna

district administration has uploaded the list of affected farmers. The money is

being received through the DBT system in their bank accounts. About 6.45 lakh

farmers in the district are benefiting from the scheme.

The State Government decided to transfer the money in

advance help the farmers to celebrate Diwali and assist in fulfilling daily

expenses, Officiating District Collector Ramesh Misal has informed.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar