Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today visited drought-affected areas in Solapur district and took stock of the situation.
He visited Kurnur dam in Akkalkot tehsil in the district and interacted with farmers. He visited Rampur and Kardehalli in the district and inspected 'Jalyukt Shivar' works, an official from the Chief Minister's Office said.
The Chief Minister also inspected damaged sugarcane crop at Malikpeth in Mohol tehsil, he added.
"The state is doing every possible thing for the drought-hit districts. We have planned employment for farm labourers in all districts," Fadnavis said.
"Maharashtra has decided to help students from farmer families by taking care of their fees even if it is a professional course.
"Detailed planning is done for water distribution in villages. The state will be using railway wagons for water transportation," he added.
