Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Progress Of Kharif Crops

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed happiness over the increase in the area of pulses cultivation during ongoing Kharif sowing this year. 

Reviewing the progress of Kharif crops in New Delhi, Mr. Chouhan noted that areas under pulses have increased by over fifty percent, particularly for Tur or Arhar. He said that achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production is a priority for the



country. The Minister also reiterated that the Centre is committed to having 100 percent procurement for Urad, Arhar and Masur in all the states.

During the meeting, the Minister was briefed about the onset of monsoon, the groundwater situation and the availability of seeds and fertilisers. Mr. Chauhan stressed the timely availability of fertilisers, both for Kharif and Rabi crops.