Parliament Question: District Agriculture Contingency Plans

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3886 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11th August, 2026 DISTRICT AGRICULTURE CONTINGENCY PLANS

3886. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी be pleased to state:

(a) whether, in view of the projected El Nino conditions and weak monsoon, the Government has prepared any estimate of the value of agricultural output and farm income that may be lost during the current Kharif season, especially in Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of the list of the 315 districts identified by the Government as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions, along with their categorisation as high‑priority, medium‑priority & low‑priority;

(c) whether the Government has compiled data on the coverage of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PM‑KISAN & other such schemes in these 315 vulnerable districts, particularly in Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government would share the DACPs (District Agriculture Contingency Plans) for these 315 districts in the public domain, including their budgetary allocations & timelines for each measure? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a): The sowing operations for the Kharif 2026-27 season are still underway, and the First Advance Estimates of production for major Kharif crops for the agricultural year 2026-27 (July–June) have not yet been released.

(b): District Agriculture Contingency Plans (DACPs) have been updated for 15 States including Maharashtra covering 342 Districts which are likely to receive below normal rainfall by the ICAR Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA) in consultation with the States for implementation. Based on the probability of rainfall, irrigation coverage and cropped area, 262 districts have been identified as vulnerable districts, for focused monitoring and review of the preparedness. The list of 262 vulnerable districts is given at Annexure I.Further, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have also been issued by ICAR for Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for mitigation of El Niño-related risks.

(c) & (d): The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is continuously monitoring the evolving monsoon situation and the possible impact of El Niño conditions on agriculture in close coordination with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), various Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) institutions, ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Central Water Commission

(CWC), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC), the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), the Department of Fertilisers (DoF) and State Governments. Further, the Government has

undertaken the following measures: i. Weekly meeting of the Crop Weather Watch Group (CWWG) is being held with the representatives of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC), Indian Council of Agriculture Research - Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR - CRIDA), Department of Fertilizers, Department of Food & Public Distribution and the State Governments to review rainfall situation, reservoir storage, groundwater levels, crop sowing, input availability, market situation and pest/ disease incidence for timely intervention. Meeting with State Agriculture Secretaries and Relief Commissioners held under the chairmanship of Secretary (DA&FW) on

27.04.2026 to review availability of inputs like seeds, fodder, drinking & irrigation water, fertilizers and general preparedness. Further, a meeting of the Crisis Management Group had been conducted on 17.06.2026 to assess and strengthen preparedness for the monsoon. In addition, the National Disaster Management Authority has also reviewed the preparedness of below-normal rainfall conditions emanating from the likely impact of the El Nino conditions on 19th June 2026. Review of the situation has been undertaken by the Agriculture Minister, Government of India with the State Agriculture Ministers for Kharif preparedness amid El Nino conditions on 23.06.2026.

ii. Adequate availability of seeds has been ensured, against the demand of 172.80 lakh quintals from the States, there was availability of 192.25 lakh quintals of Kharif crop seeds. States have maintained 1% seeds i.e. 1.74 Lakh quintals as National Seed Reserve.iii. Special emphasis has been laid on promoting crop diversification, promotion of short-duration and drought-tolerant crop varieties, balanced use of fertilizers, water conservation practices, micro-irrigation, mulching, inter-cropping and practices of other climate-resilient technologies. Due to the delay as well as the likelihood on adverse impact of El Nino conditions, sowing is likely to be affected in respect of Tur, Soybean and Cotton and accordingly, the advisories to the farmers have been given to sow Maize, Bajra and Moong, and other short duration crops.

iv. A nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyaan was organised during 1-30 June, 2026 in which 80,67,300 farmers participated in 1,14,567 programmes which were organised to promote water conservation, introduce efficient irrigation and climate-resilient farming practices. Simultaneously, an intensive Kisan Credit Card (KCC) saturation drive is being implemented in the vulnerable districts.

v. Government has been implementing the yield-based Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the weather index-based Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) since Kharif 2016 to provide financial support to farmers against crop losses arising from natural calamities and adverse weather events, thereby stabilizing farm income. PMFBY provides comprehensive insurance coverage from pre-sowing to post-harvest against widespread and localized risks. The schemes are voluntary for States/UTs and farmers, with implementation based on districts and crops notified by the concerned State Governments. In the identified vulnerable districts, awareness and enrolment drives are also being undertaken to enhance insurance coverage.

vi. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched in February 2019 to provide income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Since its inception, over ₹4.46 lakh crore has been transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts, ensuring transparency and eliminating intermediaries. Identification and verification of beneficiaries are carried out by the respective State/UT Governments, with validation through Aadhaar, Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Income Tax databases before release of benefits. As per the 23rd Instalment of release of funds under PM-KISAN, the district-wise number of beneficiaries and funds released as well as the total funds released till date for the Districts in the State of Maharashtra is given at Annexure II.vii. As per the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM), the State Government is primarily responsible for providing necessary relief measures at the ground level in the wake of notified calamities. The State Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural calamities from funds available in the form of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in accordance with the approved guidelines. Additional financial assistance, over and above SDRF, is considered from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as per laid down procedure, in case of disaster of ‘severe nature’, 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 of losses suffered/ claimed.

The details of fund allocation under SDRF State-wise during 2026-27 to 2030-31 (under the XVIth Finance Commission) as provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs is given at Annexure III. viii. The Central Water Commission and State Governments have been advised to undertake advance planning for optimum utilization of reservoir water and promote efficient irrigation practices. Assistance to farmers is available through

ongoing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) with a focus on enhancing water-use efficiency at the farm level through installation of Micro-Irrigation systems. Department of Rural Development is utilising Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB G Ram G) funds for rejuvenating water structures – such as farm ponds, check dams, canal desilting, and bori bandhans – to trap every drop of early or residual rainfall. Further, as part of the climate resilient agricultural practices, the Department is also implementing various Schemes viz. the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), National Food Security Mission (NFSM), Integrated Scheme on Oilseeds Mission, Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and other existing programmes across the country.

ix. The District Agriculture Contingency Plans (DACPs) are prepared at the District level in consultation with the State authorities and Indian Council of Agriculture Research - Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR - CRIDA).

These are available at the District-level and not maintained centrally.

Suggested measures are implemented at the District level as per their requirement.Annexure I Annexure referred in reply to Part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3886 due for reply on 11.08.2026.

List of 262 vulnerable Districts Sl. No. State Name District Name(s) Number of Districts

1. ANDHRA ANANTAPURAMU, KURNOOL, SRI 3 PRADESH SATYASAI

2. ASSAM CHARAIDEO, DARRANG, DHUBRI, 12 GOALPARA, HOJAI, JORHAT, KAMRUP RURAL, KARIMGANJ, NALBARI, SIBSAGAR, SONITPPUR, WEST KARBI ANGLONG

3. BIHAR BEGUSARAI, BHAGALPUR, JAMUI, 12 KATIHAR, KISHANGANJ, NALANDA, NAWADA, PATNA, SAMASTIPUR, SHEIKHPURA, SHEOHAR, SITAMARHI

4. CHHATTISGARH BALRAMPUR, BASTAR, BIJAPUR, 15 DAKSHIN BASTAR DANTEWADA, GAURELA-PENDRA-MARWAHI, KABIRDHAM, KONDAGAON, KORBA, KOREA, NARAINPUR, RAJ NANDGAON, SUKMA, SURAJPUR, SURGUJA, UTTAR BASTAR KANKER

5. GUJARAT AMRELI, ARAVALLI, BANAS KANTHA, 23 BHAVNAGAR, BOTAD, CHHOTA UDEPUR, DAHOD, DANGS, DEVBHUMI DWARKA, GANDHINAGAR, GIR SOMNATH, JAMNAGAR, JUNAGADH, KACHCHH, MAHISAGAR, MORBI, NARMADA, PANCH MAHALS, PORBANDAR, RAJKOT, SABAR KANTHA, TAPI, VALSAD

6. HARYANA AMBALA, GURUGRAM, KURUKSHETRA, 4 YAMUNANAGAR

7. HIMACHAL BILASPUR, HAMIRPUR, KANGRA, 7 PRADESH MANDI, SIRMAUR, SOLAN, UNA

8. JAMMU AND KUPWARA, RAJAURI, RAMBAN, RIASI, 5 KASHMIR UDHAMPUR9. JHARKHAND BOKARO, DEOGHAR, DHANBAD, 12 GARHWA, GIRIDIH, HAZARIBAGH, JAMTARA, KODARMA, LATEHAR, LOHARDAGA, PALAMU, RAMGARH

10. KARNATAKA BALLARI, BELAGAVI, BENGALURU 19 RURAL, CHIK BALLAPUR, CHIKKAMAGALURU, CHITRADURGA, DAVANGERE, DHARWAD, GADAG, HASSAN, HAVERI, KOLAR, KOPPAL, RAMANAGARAM, SHIVAMOGGA, TUMAKURU, UDUPI, UTTARA KANNADA, VIJAYAPURA

11. MADHYA AGAR MALWA, ALIRAJPUR, ANUPPUR, 41 PRADESH ASHOKNAGAR, BARWANI, BETUL, BHOPAL, BURHANPUR, CHHATARPUR, CHHINDWARA, DAMOH, DEWAS, DHAR, DINDORI, EAST NIMAR, GUNA, JHABUA, KATNI, MANDLA, MANDSAUR, NARSHIMAPURA, NIVARI, PANNA, RAISEN, RAJGARH, RATLAM, REWA, SAGAR, SEHORE, SEONI, SHAHDOL, SHAJAPUR, SHEOPUR, SHIVPURI, SIDHI, SINGRAULI, TIKAMGARH, UJJAIN, UMARIA, VIDISHA, WEST NIMAR

12. MAHARASHTRA AKOLA, AMARAVATI, AURANGABAD, 20 BULDHANA, CHANDRAPUR, DHULE, GONDIA, JALNA, KOLHAPUR, NANDURBAR, NASHIK, PALGHAR, RATNAGIRI, RAYGAD, SATARA, SINDHUDURG, THANE, USMANABAD, WARDHA, YAVATMAL

13. MEGHALAYA WEST GARO HILLS 1

14. NAGALAND DIMAPUR, KOHIMA, MOKOKCHUNG, 8 MON, PHEK, TUENSANG, WOKHA, ZUNHEBOTO

15. ODISHA DEOGARH, KEONJHAR (KENDUJHAR), 8 KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, MAYURBHANJ, NABARANGAPUR, RAYAGARHA, SUNDARGARH

16. PUNJAB KAPURTHALA, PATHANKOT, 3 RUPNAGAR17. RAJASTHAN ALWAR, BANSWARA, BARAN, BARMER, 26 BHARATPUR, BIKANER, BUNDI, CHURU, DAUSA, DHAULPUR, DUNGARPUR, JAIPUR, JAISALMER, JALOR, JHALAWAR, JHUNJHUNUN, JODHPUR, KARAULI, NAGAUR, PALI, PRATAPGARH, SAWAI MADHOPUR, SIKAR, SIROHI, TONK, UDAIPUR

18. TAMIL NADU ARIYALUR, CUDDALORE, 19 DHARMAPURI, , KALLAKKURICHI, KANCHIPURAM, KRISHNAGIRI, MADURAI, NAMAKKAL, PERAMBALUR, PUDUKKOTTAI, RANIPPETTAI, SALEM, TIRUCHIRAPALLI, TIRUPPATTUR, TIRUVALLUR, TIRUVANNAMALAI, VELLORE, VILLUPURAM, VIRUDHUNAGAR

19. TRIPURA NORTH TRIPURA 1

20. UTTAR BUDAUN, CHITRAKOOT, DEORIA, 9 PRADESH FARRUKHABAD, JHANSI, KHERI, MAHOBA, SAHARANPUR, SONBHADRA

21. UTTARAKHAND ALMORA, CHAMOLI, HARIDWAR, 8 NAINITAL, PITHORAGARH, TEHRI GARHWAL, UDHAM SINGH NAGAR, UTTARKASHI

22. WEST BENGAL ALIPUR DUAR, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR, 6 JALPAIGURI, KOCH BIHAR, MALDAH, PURULIYA Total 262Annexure II Annexure referred in reply to Part (c) & (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.

3886 due for reply on 11.08.2026 23rd Instalment Total Amount No. of Release of S. No District Disbursed Beneficiaries Funds (in Rs. (in Rs.

Crores) Crores) 1 Ahilyanagar 545635 109.47 2,613.08 2 Akola 187659 37.55 870.63 3 Amravati 271788 54.43 1,283.90 4 Beed 379441 75.89 1,901.91 5 Bhandara 213100 42.70 896.44 6 Buldhana 337393 67.53 1,594.57 7 Chandrapur 243964 48.86 1,083.98 8 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 344440 68.92 1,573.38 9 Dharashiv 234198 46.87 1,127.46 10 Dhule 155951 31.23 772.02 11 Gadchiroli 145237 29.14 643.28 12 Gondia 215721 43.29 1,025.84 13 Hingoli 175200 35.05 837.23 14 Jalgaon 392011 78.55 1,927.49 15 Jalna 295354 59.10 1,414.75 16 Kolhapur 462285 92.79 2,179.03 17 Latur 268976 53.84 1,311.60

790.04 Nagpur 175463 35.16 18 1,872.36 Nanded 382042 76.42 19

495.21 Nandurbar 102791 20.59 20 1,954.63 Nashik 427617 85.69 21

486.11 Palghar 100546 20.14 22 1,213.50 Parbhani 250458 50.10 23 1,990.63 Pune 431603 86.39

24563.19 Raigad 114703 22.96 25

772.74 Ratnagiri 155705 31.19 26 380579 76.59 1,787.32 Sangli 27 436157 87.43 2,104.07 Satara 28 118474 23.73 560.53 Sindhudurg 29 494555 98.94 2,397.46 Solapur 30 72599 14.54 397.65 Thane 31 129505 25.93 608.93 Wardha 32 167175 33.45 783.89 Washim 33 289913 58.05 1,363.36 Yavatmal 34 9098238 1822.51 43,198.20 Grand TotalAnnexure III Annexure referred in reply to Part (c) & (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.

3886 due for reply on 11.08.2026 State-wise Annual SDRF Allocation (In Rs. crore) State 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 Total Andhra Pradesh 1,182 1,241 1,303 1,368 1,439 6,533 Arunachal Pradesh 99 104 109 114 121 547 Assam 843 885 929 975 1,028 4,660 Bihar 2,628 2,759 2,897 3,042 3,196 14,522 Chhattisgarh 479 503 528 554 582 2,646 Goa 22 23 24 25 25 119 Gujarat 1,633 1,715 1,801 I ,891 1,982 9,022 Haryana 564 592 622 653 686 3,117 Himachal Pradesh 431 453 476 500 524 2,384 Jharkhand 542 569 597 627 658 2,993 Karnataka 1,239 1,301 1,366 1,434 1,507 6,847 Kerala 374 393 413 434 450 2,064 Madhya Pradesh 2,258 2,371 2,490 2,615 2,743 12,477 Maharashtra 5,718 6,004 6,304 6,619 6,952 31,597 Manipur 42 44 46 48 50 230 Meghalaya 70 74 78 82 84 388 Mizoram 46 48 50 53 55 252 Nagaland 66 69 72 76 79 362 Odisha 1,718 1,804 1,894 1,989 2,088 9,493 Punjab 478 502 527 553 582 2,642 Rajasthan 1,778 1,867 1,960 2,058 2,162 9,825 Sikkim 73 77 81 85 88 404 Tamil Nadu 1,638 1,720 1,806 1,896 1,991 9,051 Telangana 536 563 591 621 648 2,959 Tripura 57 60 63 66 70 316 Uttar Pradesh 2,957 3,105 3,260 3,423 3,597 16,342 Uttarakhand 797 837 879 923 967 4,403 West Bengal 1,326 1,392 1,462 1,535 1,611 7,326 Total 29,594 31,075 32,628 34,259 35,965 1,63,521

Source: Ministry of Home Affiars *****