Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed happiness over increase in area of pulses cultivation during ongoing Kharif sowing this year. Reviewing the progress of Kharif crops at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today, the Union Minister noted that area under pulses have increased by over fifty percent particularly for Tur/Urad.
The minister was briefed about the onset of monsoon, groundwater situation and availability of seeds and fertilisers and he expressed satisfaction over the same. Chauhan stressed for the timely availability of fertilisers, both for Kharif and Rabi crops. Department of Fertiliser was advised to ensure availability of DAP fertlisers as per demand of states. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra along with senior officials of the Ministry, officials from Indian Meteorological department, Central Water Commission and Department of Fertilisers were also present during the meeting.
