Preparation, not fear will combat El Nino: Agriculture Minister Chouhan
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Why in news
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing advisories on appropriate crops to mitigate impacts of predicted El Nino-induced monsoon insufficiency.
Background
The Ministry of Agriculture is developing contingency plans and crop advisories for regions facing insufficient monsoon rains. The India Meteorological Department has not yet issued a final prediction regarding El Nino impacts.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) is thebody responsible for issuing monsoon and El Nino predictions.
- FactMinistry of Agriculture is preparing specific crop advisories for regions with insufficient monsoon rains.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of proactive agricultural advisories and contingency planning in mitigating the impact of climate phenomena like El Nino on India's food security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate-resilient planning: Transitioning from reactive disaster management to proactive crop-specific advisories
- Data-driven governance: Integrating IMD meteorological forecasts with localized agricultural planning to minimize yield losses
Keywords: Climate-resilient agriculture · Contingency planning · Monsoon variability · Crop advisories · Food security
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