Finance minister Arun Jaitely announced to bring 80.6 lakh hectare area under irrigation by fast tracking the 89 projects.

On the occasion, the minister also reviewed the progress of the 'Gram Jyoti Yojana' and 'Mudra Bank Yojana' of the Central government.

A river rejuvenation project, a first of its kind in Vidarbha region will ensure 24 hours water supply for irrigation for about 15,000 hect...

Maharashtra government has instructed officials to complete irrigation well projects in suicide-prone districts of the state by March end n...

Maharashtra Water Resources Department has recommended creation of decentralised reservoirs and promotion of watershed programmes among oth...

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will visit drought affected areas including Marathwada, Ahmednagar and Solapur districts.

In view of the grim drought situation in Marathwada, Maharashtra has set up a cabinet sub-committee to prepare an action plan to tackle the...

Impresses by its success, Rajashtan may also adopt Maharashtra's flagship water conservation and Integrated water management scheme.

Monsoon has set in satisfactorily in Maharashtra with the state receiving 80% rainfall of the month at the very beginning of the season.

'Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan' is the flagship program of Fadnavis who has set a target to rid Maharashtra of drought within a period of five ye...

Hazare said the Fadnavis government's measures like the 'jalyukta shivar' campaign were steps in the right direction.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today called for people's participation to help the state government achieve sustainable farming.

On the occasion, Rao took salute of a ceremonial parade held at Shivaji Park in Central Mumbai.

The scheme aims at arresting rainwater and creating decentralised water storages, Fadnavis said while speaking at an agricultural exhibitio...

Abhiyan aims to harvest rainwater within the village boundaries, thereby increasing ground water levels, Governor C Vidyasagar Rao said.

"It is a matter of shame for everyone that farmers continue to commit suicides. There is an urgent need to address basic issues like improv...

The government is working towards increasing the agricultural productivity of farmers and some big measures will be announced in the state ...