ENA Sectors 2026-03-25 17:43:40 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 25 (KNN) </strong>Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness of the agriculture sector amid global uncertainties, with a focus on ensuring stability and readiness for the upcoming Kharif season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister directed officials to adopt a proactive approach in addressing emerging challenges and safeguarding farmers interests, particularly in the context of supply chain disruptions and input availability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As per an official release, key focus area of the meeting was ensuring the equitable and uninterrupted supply of fertilisers. Chouhan instructed officials to expedite the implementation of Farmer ID to enhance transparency and efficiency in distribution systems. He also indicated that consultations with state governments would be held to strengthen coordination.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The meeting emphasised strict action against black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers and seeds. Officials were directed to work closely with states to curb market manipulation and ensure fair availability of essential agricultural inputs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Supply-side preparedness was also reviewed, including availability of agro-chemicals and gases required for seed drying processes. The Minister stressed the need to avoid any shortages of packaging materials, particularly for agricultural and dairy products, and called for coordination with relevant ministries to ensure continuity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To strengthen monitoring mechanisms, a dedicated Special Cell has been set up for round-the-clock oversight of the sector. The cell will provide weekly updates on the availability of fertilisers, seeds and pesticides.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Reaffirming the governments commitment, Chouhan emphasised the importance of timely delivery of agricultural inputs to farmers to ensure smooth conduct of the Kharif season and resilience of the sector amid global challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45585 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/minister-reviews-agri-sector-preparedness-amid-global-crisis 2026-03-25 17:43:40 knnindia.co.in