Pragmatic prudence rather than alarmism should dictate the policy response

India faces a 28% rainfall deficit this monsoon season, with unusual atmospheric patterns hindering cloud movement and widespread rain, according to IMD data from June 4-14.

Agriculture, though smaller in output share, still employs 43% of India's workforce, making monsoon performance crucial for rural demand and livelihoods.

India faces a 35% monsoon deficit, with severe shortfalls impacting central and eastern regions amid El Niño concerns.

India faces its weakest monsoon in 11 years. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed states to prepare contingency plans for districts likely to experience low…

Pragmatic prudence rather than alarmism should dictate the policy response

India's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to prolong this dry…

India is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit. The southwest monsoon has stalled, impacting large parts of the country. Several meteorological factors are contributing to…

As India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With many areas reporting significant rainfall…