India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today conducted a detailed and comprehensive review in Delhi regarding the Southwest Monsoon, the possible impact of El Niño, water availability, seed arrangements, crop strategy and the level of preparedness of various states. In this important high-level meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave clear directions that all concerned central departments and state governments must work with complete seriousness, better coordination and proper advance planning. The objective is to ensure that in any kind of adverse weather condition, farmers get timely advice, suitable seeds,...