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Delayed rains likely to hit sowing of kharif crops, advance preparations underway: Chouhan

The delayed monsoon and deficient rainfall are raising concerns about the sowing of kharif crops in India, affecting 315 districts. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized that 111 districts, especially 20 in Maharashtra, are particularly vulnerable due to limited irrigation facilities. Although the monsoon forecast appears weaker, the kharif coverage is currently slightly ahead of last year, highlighting the need for effective agricultural strategies amid climate variability.