Maharashtra Unveils ₹45000 Crore Development Package For Marathwada Region

Subject: Geography

Section: Indian Geography

Context:

Maharashtra unveiled a development package amounting to ₹45,000 crore for the Marathwada region within the state. Additionally, the CM announced revised administrative approvals for irrigation projects valued at ₹14,000 crore.

Marathwada region:

Historically, Marathwada was a part of the Nizam-ruled Hyderabad kingdom.
September 17: Marathwada Liberation Day, or Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din.
The Marathwada region encompasses eight districts, including Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly known as Aurangabad), Dharashiv (formerly known as Osmanabad), Jalna, Beed, Latur, Nanded, Hingoli, and Parbhani.
It borders the states of Karnataka and Telangana.
The region is a water scarce region and sees high instances of farmer suicides.