Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with ministers from Assam and Rajasthan to discuss the impact of floods and drought on farmers in Assam. He announced plans to visit affected areas and directed officials to notify suitable crop varieties for Assam. Additionally, he extended the Mission Organic Value
Drought
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a review meeting with Andhra Pradesh officials to address challenges faced by drought-affected districts. Discussions included organic farming, the Palm Oil Mission, and the development of an Integrated Action Plan to provide sustainable solutions for farmers. A team of experts will visit
Desertification
On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized a national workshop in Jodhpur to address strategies for combating desertification and drought. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized community-led restoration efforts, particularly in the Aravalli Range, while highlighting India's progress in increasing forest cover.
Desertification
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav will inaugurate a national workshop on strategies to combat desertification and drought on June 17, 2025, in Jodhpur. The workshop aligns with the global theme 'Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities' and focuses on land restoration, achieving Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030, and enhancing