Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured the farmers of Punjab affected by floods that the Centre stands firmly with them in this hour of natural calamity. Mr Chouhan said this while chairing a high-level meeting in New Delhi yesterday to review the nationwide status of the agriculture sector.
Mr Chouhan reviewed the rainfall situation across various states and held detailed discussions with officials regarding the floods in parts of Punjab and their impact on crops. Mr Chouhan said he will soon visit the flood-affected areas of Punjab to take stock of the situation on the ground and personally meet the distressed farmers to ensure all possible assistance.
The Minister also reviewed progress in horticulture along with food grain crops. Mr Chouhan was further briefed by the officials of the Ministry on rainfall across states and the status of reservoirs.
