On January 14, 2019, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reaffirmed the state government’s commitment towards doubling farmers income by 2022. According to his announcement, The government has approved Rs 24,000 crore worth loan waiver for the state’s 51 lakh farmers holding bank accounts. It had also made available more than Rs 10,000 crore fund through budget in the current fiscal for implementation of various schemes. Rs 15,240 crore worth compensation were distributed to farmers whose crops were damaged by natural calamity. He also mentioned about the government’s Jalyukta Shivar water conservation scheme. Rs 34,000 crore was given for upgrading the dams in the state.