**Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹100 Crore Relief Fund for Fishermen Affected by Heavy Rains**
The recent heavy rains across Maharashtra have caused severe losses to the fishing community. In response to this calamity, the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved a ₹100-crore relief fund to assist fishermen affected by the disaster and compensate for damaged boats.
The decision was announced during a press conference held after the Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya, Mumbai, on October 7, 2025. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, along with other ministers, were also present at the conference.
**Minister Nitesh Rane Thanks Chief Minister for Timely Relief**
Expressing his gratitude, Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane took to Twitter to thank Chief Minister Fadnavis for the financial support extended to the fishermen.
**On-Ground Assessment of Losses**
To evaluate the extent of the damage caused by the heavy rains, Minister Rane personally visited the affected coastal areas and interacted with fishermen to better understand their situation. During his inspection, he directed officials to conduct a panchanama (damage assessment report) and ensure that immediate relief measures were implemented.
**Cabinet Relief Follows Minister’s Intervention**
Minister Rane had been consistently following up with the Chief Minister regarding compensation for the fishermen. Following his persistent efforts, the Cabinet approved the ₹100-crore relief package to provide much-needed support to those adversely affected by the recent heavy rains.
This relief fund aims to aid the fishermen community in rebuilding their livelihoods and repairing damaged boats, helping them recover from the devastating impact of the natural disaster.
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