Government Mulls Steps to Save Rabi Crops From Drought

Amid El Niño conditions, Centre sets lower foodgrain target for 2026-27

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said there was no shortage of fertilisers for the ensuing rabi season.

Government mulls steps to save rabi crops from drought

NEW DELHI: Apprehending the possibility of deficient rainfall in the upcoming sowing season, Centre Monday discussed contingency measures to minimise its

Maha govt seeks special Central aid for Rabi season amid drought

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Citing widespread stress caused by deficient and erratic rainfall across Maharashtra, State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane on Tuesday urged the Centre for special interventions during the National Agriculture Conference, Rabi Campaign 2026. Speaking on the second day of the conference chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the minister highlighted the sev…

Government prepares contingency plan for possible rabi drought - News Today

NEW DELHI: The Centre has begun preparations for a possible deficient-rainfall situation during the upcoming rabi sowing season, with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calling for detailed contingency planning, closer Centre-State coordination and regular monitoring of crop conditions. At a national agriculture conference on Monday, Chouhan asked officials and agricultural scientists to prepare strategies to [...] The post Government pr…