New Delhi, July 21 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a meeting today in which a detailed review was done to assess the progress of sowing of Kharif crops, the impact of El Nino and the current situation of monsoon, the situation of sensitive districts with deficient rainfall, availability of fertilisers and seeds and water storage in reservoirs.

The Union Minsiter directed officials to keep special monitoring in areas with deficient rainfall and maintain continuous coordination with the states.

It was informed during the meeting that till July 17, 2026, the total sowing area of Kharif crops in the country has been recorded at 658.19 lakh hectares.

Although there has been a decrease in the total sowing area com...