(a) whether the below normal rains in the pre-monsoon season and the delay in the onset of
South-West monsoon had affected sowing of early kharif cereals and rice;
(b) if so, whether this will have any adverse impact on production of these grains; and
(c) if so, the extent of decline in the production of these grains?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b)&(c): The onset of south-west monsoon was delayed by 7-10 days in some parts of the
country. Since optimum sowing time of each crop spans between 15-20 days, the delay of 7-10
days in sowing will not have any significant impact on production of kharif crops.