New Delhi, June 23 -- Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, S Mahendra Dev, on Tuesday highlighted India's preparedness to handle economic and geopolitical shocks, the importance of investment-led growth, and the need for diversification in agriculture and trade, while speaking at the India Innovative Crop Nutrition Conclave 2026.

Speaking on macroeconomic resilience and climate-related risks such as El Nino, he said the government has been putting in place structured planning mechanisms at the district level.

He said, "The government has contingency plans. For each district, we have plans for crop diversification and other things. So that way, I think we are prepared for the El Nino. We need 7 to 8% growth for ...