Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne has directed officials to prepare a proposal to include grape cultivation under the Bhausaheb Fundkar Fruit Orchard Plantation Scheme. The move aims to support grape farmers, reduce production costs and boost exports through targeted financial assistance

According to the IMD, districts including Akola, Wardha and Amravati are expected to witness heatwave to severe heatwave conditions at a few places. Warm night conditions were also reported at isolated locations, adding to discomfort levels across the Vidarbha region