New Delhi, May 28 -- The Centre will make district-wise contingency plans to counter any adverse impact of El Nino, but so far, there is nothing to worry about as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not come out with its final forecast for the 2026 monsoon season, said union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Addressing the two-day National Kharif Conference, Chouhan said, given India's vast geographical and climatic diversity, the government has expanded the consultation process beyond the National Agriculture Conference and has now started organising Regional Conferences as well.
"Separate missions have been created for pulses and oilseeds, and extensive discussions will be held with states on improving seed quality, ...