The Maharashtra government has decided to make Bollywood actor Aamir Khan the brand ambassador for the state's 'Drought-free Maharashtra' project, reported the Times of India. The actor will promote the 'Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyaan' scheme in villages reeling under agrarian crisis. The scheme aims to make 25,000 villages in the state drought-free in five years.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to make an official announcement later on Wednesday. Last month, the central government replaced Aamir as the face of the 'Incredible India' campaign after his statement on growing intolerance and despondency in the country kicked up a controversy.