At a time when drought concerns, rising agricultural labour costs and mounting debt are putting pressure on farmers, 12 cultivators in Maharashtra’s Latur district have demonstrated how collective efforts can make farming more economical through cooperation, shared resources and scientific practices. (PICS AND TEXT: PTI)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described the drought-like situation in Latur and Dharashiv in the Marathwada region as “extremely serious”, saying the two districts had received only around 50 per cent of their normal rainfall this year. Pics/X (@CMOMaharashtra)