Irrigation, drought mitigation dominate budget

Presenting an interim budget in a poll year, the BJP-led Maharashtra government has made maximum allocation of Rs 8733 crore for irrigation, with a focus on Vidarbha and Marathwada and the drought-prone regions, amidst Opposition's criticism of neglecting the plight of farmers.

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