India, Oct. 10 -- The Maharashtra government's relief package announced recently for farmers hit by recent floods - hailed as the largest in the state's history - has drawn sharp criticism from farmer unions, who say revised crop insurance rules have stripped away critical protections and left many cultivators uncovered.

The state government on October 7, 2025 announced a compensation package worth Rs 31,628 crore for farmers affected by the devastating floods that hit large parts of the state between August and September.

The floods, which struck even the traditionally drought-prone regions, damaged farmland across 29 of Maharashtra's 36 districts - an estimated 6.8 million hectares. Nearly 60,000 hectares of agricultural land were com...