Chouhan urges states to prioritize water budgeting amid El Niño's impact on crops
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Why in news
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to prioritize water budgeting and irrigation assessment for the Rabi campaign to mitigate El Niño's impact on crop production.
Background
The National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign was inaugurated in New Delhi on September 28, 2026. Union Agriculture Secretary Atul Chandra noted deficient rainfall and droughts specifically in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Facts for Prelims
- PostShivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister
- FactEl Niño: Climatic phenomenon impacting Kharif production and potential Rabi conditions
- PlaceMaharashtra and Karnataka: States experiencing deficient rainfall and droughts
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of water budgeting in ensuring agricultural sustainability amidst increasing climatic variability and erratic rainfall patterns in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven planning: Integration of real-time irrigation data into state-level crop planning
- Inter-state coordination: Balancing water allocation between agrarian states during drought cycles
- Climate resilience: Mitigating El Niño impacts through proactive water resource management
Keywords: Water Budgeting · Climate Variability · Irrigation Management · Data-driven Planning · Agricultural Sustainability
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