Bollywood and Marathi actor Nana Patekar's NGO -NAAM Foundation recently donated Rs 12.75 lakh to 85 families of drought-hit farmers. Sources say that, A cheque of Rs 15,000 each was handed over to the family members of 85 farmers who ended their lives due to crop failure and debt burden.

Sujata Bachchav, a young widow from Malegaon in Nashik opened up saying, her husband ended his life as he was unable to bear the huge debt and that she now has responsibility of looking after her in-laws and a daughter with no proper means of income. Nana Patekar have urged and requested people to help such families by contributing for the education of their children and assisting them through various means.

Nana Patekar also informed that NAAM foundation has started a medical card facility under which free medical services will be given to those who hold NAAM medical card. Nana also spoke about future plans, said a programme of deepening of 350kms of river in the state will be undertaken and many big projects are in the offing for farmers to overcome the crisis caused due to natural calamities.