**Executive Summary**
This document is the answer to Unstarred Question No. 1443 in the Lok Sabha, regarding the impact of the monsoon and El Nino on Kharif sowing trends in 2025, to be answered on December 9th, 2025. The document provides information on rainfall percentages, crop production estimates, disaster relief funds, and weather advisories. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare provides this response.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Rainfall and Production Estimates:**
* The rainfall during the southwest monsoon season (June-September) of 2025-26 was 108% of the Long Period Average (LPA).
* Excessive rainfall has affected crops in some areas, while others experienced healthy crop growth.
* Kharif foodgrain production is estimated at a record 1733.30 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT), an increase of 38.70 LMT from the previous year.
* The area under Kharif foodgrains is estimated at 742.15 lakh hectares, 6.99 lakh hectares more than the previous year.
* **Disaster Management and Relief:**
* State Governments are responsible for disaster management and provide financial relief from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
* Additional financial assistance is available from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for severe disasters, based on an assessment by an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT).
* SDRF and NDRF assistance is for relief, not compensation.
* **Input Subsidy Details:**
* Input subsidy is provided for agriculture, horticulture, and annual plantation crops to affected farmers (up to 2 hectares) with crop loss of 33% and above due to notified calamities.
* Subsidy rates:
* Rs. 8500/- per hectare in rainfed areas (minimum assistance of Rs. 1000/- per farmer).
* Rs. 17000/- per hectare in assured irrigated areas (minimum assistance of Rs. 2000/- per farmer).
* Rs. 22500/- per hectare for perennial crops/trees including agro-forestry.
* **Weather Advisories:**
* District Agromet Units (DAMUs) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) are operational at select Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
* These units have Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and issue agro-advisories twice a week based on medium-range weather forecasts.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers Affected by Excessive Rainfall or Erratic Weather**
* **Impact:** May have experienced crop damage or reduced yields.
* **Action Required:** Apply for relief assistance under SDRF/NDRF, following State Government procedures.
**State Governments**
* **Impact:** Primary responsibility for disaster management and providing financial relief.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide relief to affected farmers; coordinate with the central government for additional assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) if needed.
**Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)**
* **Impact:** Integral role in disseminating real-time weather advisories.
* **Action Required:** Continue to operate the District Agromet Units (DAMUs) and issue regular agro-advisories to farmers, using the forecasts provided by the Regional Meteorological Centres (RMCs) of IMD.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The primary ministry responsible for addressing issues related to agriculture and farmers' welfare, including responses to monsoon impacts.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Local agricultural extension centers integrated with weather advisories and crop insurance for farmer outreach.
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF): A state-level fund used to provide financial relief to people affected by notified disasters.
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF): A national-level fund providing additional financial assistance in case of severe disasters, supplementing SDRF.
India Meteorological Department (IMD): An agency responsible for weather forecasts and agromet advisories, crucial for informing farmers about weather conditions.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 09TH DECEMBER, 2025
IMPACT OF MONSOON AND EL NINO ON KHARIF SOWING TRENDS
1443. DR. SHIVAJI BANDAPPA KALGE:
SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:
SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM:
SHRI NILESH DNYANDEV LANKE:
SMT. DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has made an assessment of the impact of delayed
monsoon and El Nino conditions on Kharif sowing trends in the country for the year 2025;
(b) the names of the areas most affected due to the shortfalls in sowing or crop changes
due to erratic rainfall in various States including Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and
Madhya Pradesh;
(c) whether contingency plans and input subsidy packages have been issued to mitigate
the losses, if so, the details thereof, and
(d) whether real time weather advisories and crop insurance have been integrated with
the local Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for effective outreach to farmers?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) & (b): During 2025-26 rainfall over the country during southwest monsoon season
(June-September) was 108% of its long period average (LPA). The excessive rainfall has
affected crops in certain areas, while other regions have benefited from a good monsoon,
resulting in healthy crop growth. As per First Advance Estimates the kharif foodgrain
production in the country is estimated at record 1733.30 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) with the
increase of 38.70 LMT over last year’s kharif Foodgrain production. The area under kharif
foodgrains is estimated at 742.15 lakh hectare which is higher by 6.99 lakh hectare than the
kharif foodgrain area achieved during previous agricultural year.(c): The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the State
Governments. The State Governments provide financial relief to the affected people in the
wake of notified disasters, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), already placed
at their disposal. However, in the event of disaster of a severe nature, additional financial
assistance is extended from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per the laid
down procedure, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial
Central Team (IMCT). The financial assistance provided under SDRF and NDRF is by way
of relief and not for compensation.
As per items & norms of SDRF/NDRF issued by Ministry of Home Affairs on
10.10.2022 and revised on 11.07.2023, input subsidy (where crop loss is 33% and above)
for agriculture crops, horticulture crops and annual plantation crops to affected farmers (up-
to 2 hectare) due to notified calamities has been given as per following details:
Rs.8500/- per ha in rainfed areas (which is subject to a minimum assistance of not
less than Rs. 1000/- per farmer and restricted to sown areas).
Rs. 17000/- per ha. in assured irrigated areas (which is subject to a minimum
assistance of not less than Rs.2000/- per farmer and restricted to sown areas).
Rs.22500/- per hectare for all types of perennial crops/trees including agro forestry
(plantation in own farmland) and restricted to sown areas.
(d): The District Agromet Units (DAMUs) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
are operational at select Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). These units are equipped with
Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and issue agro-advisories twice a week, based on the
medium-range weather forecasts provided by the respective Regional Meteorological
Centres (RMCs) of IMD.
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