India, March 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday conducted a high-level, comprehensive review of the overall condition of the agriculture sector at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting focused extensively on the potential losses suffered by farmers in several states due to recent incidents of excessive rainfall, heavy showers, hailstorms, and other adverse weather conditions. Detailed discussions were also held on the immediate needs of farmers, the process of insurance claims, and the functioning of relief mechanisms. Speaking to the media after the review, Shri Chouhan clearly stated that the government's fo...