Union Agriculture Minister Reviews Kharif Crop Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to assess the agriculture sector's progress, noting a 6.51 lakh hectare increase in Kharif sowing, bringing total coverage to 1,121.46 lakh hectares. The meeting highlighted stable rice and wheat stock levels, satisfactory reservoir storage, and positive trends in major crop sowing despite challenges in flood-affected areas. The Minister emphasized the need for timely fertilizer supply and coordination with relevant ministries.
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