Chouhan pushes for simpler, farmer-friendly governance in Agriculture

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday asked state governments to brace for possible low rainfall or other challenging weather conditions in view of El Nino threat and the IMD forecast of a below-normal monsoon this year. He said the Union agriculture ministry is chalking out contingency plans to deal with any eventuality and asserted that there is adequate availability of seeds and fertilisers to meet demand during the upcoming Kharif (summer-sown) season that will begin from June with the onset of southwest monsoon. He told reporters on the concluding day of the National Agriculture Conference - Kharif Campaign 2026 in New Delhi.
Earlier, on the second day of the National Agriculture Conference, the Union Minister stated that every state should now prepare its own agriculture roadmap based on agro-climatic conditions, available resources and local potential. He assured that the Central Government, scientific institutions and the ministry’s entire team are fully prepared to work with states in this direction. He reiterated that the Centre would provide all necessary support in the interest of farmers. He further stated that India will not only meet its own requirements but will emerge as a strong global example in food-grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and other agricultural products. He emphasised that accelerating agricultural growth now requires time-bound, result-oriented and farmer-centric action driven by policy, innovation and commitment. He said that Farmers are not meant to serve rules; Rules rust serve farmers. The Minister calls for removal of unnecessary complexities.

नियम-प्रक्रिया किसान के लिए है, किसान नियम-प्रक्रिया के लिए नहीं है। जहाँ नियम पात्र किसानों तक लाभ पहुँचाने में रुकावट बनें, वहाँ बदलाव जरूरी है। pic.twitter.com/YaPOvyvP6V

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 29, 2026

Chouhan said India has achieved unprecedented success in food-grain production. According to the third advance estimates, the country’s total food-grain production has reached approximately 376.563 million tonnes, the highest ever recorded.  Chouhan laid special emphasis on fertilisers, Soil Health Cards and Farmer IDs.