Agriculture & Food Security
States told to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to face low rainfall during kharif season
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has directed state governments to prepare contingency plans for districts vulnerable to low rainfall during the upcoming kharif season. This proactive measure responds to forecasts indicating a significantly weak monsoon, driven by strong El Nino conditions, which could negatively impact agricultural output and rural livelihoods.
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