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Agriculture
Government Considers Measures to Protect Rabi Crops from Drought
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:18 AM
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The government is exploring options to safeguard rabi crops amid growing drought concerns across key agricultural regions.
Government is reviewing strategies to protect rabi crops from the impact of drought, as farmers in several states report declining rainfall and water stress.
Officials say that the measures could include increased irrigation support, subsidies for water‑saving technologies, and emergency crop insurance. They also plan to coordinate with state governments to ensure timely delivery of resources.
The decision comes after a series of reports indicating that the rabi season has seen a significant drop in precipitation, threatening yields of wheat and barley. Farmers are concerned about the potential economic impact.
The agriculture ministry will release a detailed plan later this month, with input from agricultural scientists and farmer representatives.
Officials say that the measures could include increased irrigation support, subsidies for water‑saving technologies, and emergency crop insurance. They also plan to coordinate with state governments to ensure timely delivery of resources.
The decision comes after a series of reports indicating that the rabi season has seen a significant drop in precipitation, threatening yields of wheat and barley. Farmers are concerned about the potential economic impact.
The agriculture ministry will release a detailed plan later this month, with input from agricultural scientists and farmer representatives.