CM Devendra Fadnavis has outlined a plan to support farmers, agricultural labourers and rural residents over the next six to eight months amid drought conditions. The proposed measures include employment generation, foodgrain distribution, drinking water supply and fodder arrangements for livestock

At present, an 18 per cent GST tax is levied on the cover when a business buys life or health insurance coverage for its employees. Businesses could not avail the input tax credit on all such group insurance policies