Maharashtra
Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Supports Farmers With ₹10 Crore
Thu Nov 12 2026
Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Donates ₹10 Crore to Support Drought-Hit Farmers Across Maharashtra
The Shri Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust in Mumbai has contributed ₹10 crore to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support farmers and residents affected by drought in different parts of the state. The financial assistance aims to provide relief to families facing difficulties due to water shortages and challenging agricultural conditions.
Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Hands Over ₹10 Crore Cheque to CM Devendra Fadnavis
The donation was formally handed over to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, November 9. Trust chairman Sadanand Sarvankar, who holds the rank of Minister of State, and treasurer Acharya Pawan Kumar Tripathi presented the cheque on behalf of the temple trust.
The trust's management committee approved the financial contribution as part of its ongoing commitment to social welfare. The assistance will support drought-affected farmers and other citizens who need financial help during this difficult period.
Trust Officials and Trustees Attend the Donation Ceremony
Several members of the Shri Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust attended the cheque handover ceremony. These included trustees Meena Kamble, Mahesh Mudaliar, Gopal Dalvi, Jitendra Raut, Manisha Tupe, and Sudarshan Sangale. The trust's executive officer, Rakhi Chavan, was also present.
Their participation highlighted the collective effort of the trust's management in supporting communities affected by natural challenges.
Siddhivinayak Trust Continues Its Support for Maharashtra During Natural Disasters
The latest contribution follows a similar initiative by the temple trust last year. It had also donated ₹10 crore to support flood relief operations after several parts of Maharashtra experienced flooding due to heavy rainfall.
With another ₹10 crore contribution, the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has continued its efforts to support people affected by natural disasters. The financial assistance will strengthen the state's relief efforts and help provide support to farmers and families dealing with drought-related difficulties.
