September 28, 2026 5:27 PM
Prepare rabi season strategy based on water availability, not habit: Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday called on states to adopt a scientific and region-specific approach for the upcoming rabi season, saying changing weather patterns and uneven rainfall during the kharif crop cycle have highlighted the need for better planning of water resources and crop choices. Addressing a two-day national conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 in New Delhi, Chouhan said climate variability had created contrasting conditions across the country, with some re...