The assistance was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who had assured eligible farmers of Rs 5,000 each ahead of Diwali to provide financial relief amid the drought situation. More than 87.45 lakh farmers across Maharashtra`s 304 drought-affected talukas have received a total of Rs 4,372.83 crore in Diwali advance assistance as of Thursday, state Relief and. MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday disbursed Rs 4,372.83 crore as financial assistance to 87.