India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today conducted a comprehensive review of the country's preparations for Kharif 2026 at a high-level weekly agriculture review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Furthermore, amid potential El Niño conditions, he laid special emphasis on increasing cotton production, self-sufficiency in pulses, and advance contingency planning for rain-deficient districts, conveying a clear message that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, protecting farmers' interests is the government's top priority.
While discussing the potential impact of El Niño in the meeting...