Sachin calls on Fadnavis to discuss Marathwada draught

Marathwada is one of the worst affected regions in the state where, as per the latest official figures, seven major dams in districts of Aurangabad, Parbhani, Beed, Nanded and Osmanabad are left with no water.

Sachin Tendulkar called on Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Mantralaya on Thursday.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Sachin Tendulkar and PepsiCo will jointly help Maharashtra government tackle the drought in Marathwada.

"Delighted to meet Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar. He & Pepsi are putting together a plan for drought relief in Marathwada," Fadnavis tweeted, after a meeting with the batting legend.

Delighted to meet Bharat Ratna >@sachin_rt . He & >@PepsiCo putting together a plan for drought relief in Marathwada. >pic.twitter.com/MgP5sCWjAH

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) >April 21, 2016

Marathwada is one of the worst affected regions in the state where, as per the latest official figures, seven major dams in districts of Aurangabad, Parbhani, Beed, Nanded and Osmanabad are left with no water.