Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Monsoon Deficit Impacts Kharif Output
The Indian government has reported that a monsoon deficit of over 10% negatively impacts kharif crop production.
This has been observed in several drought years, leading to significant declines in foodgrain output.
However, recent government interventions like increased irrigation and drought-tolerant crop varieties have helped moderate these effects.
Additionally, the government discussed the decline in cotton production due to farmers diversifying to other crops and the performance of spices parks.
The e-NAM platform has seen increased inter-state trade, with millions of farmers and traders registered.
Monsoon deficit over 10% negatively impacts kharif crop production.
Government interventions have moderated the adverse effects on kharif output.
Cotton production has declined due to diversification to other crops.
Spices parks processed 52,986.79 tonnes of spices worth ₹579.06 crore in 2025-26.
e-NAM platform has 1.89 crore farmers and 2.78 lakh traders registered.
- Who
- Government of India
- What
- Impact of monsoon deficit on kharif output
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To inform about the impact of climate change and monsoon variability on food security
Government Interventions
Climate Change Effects
Impact on Kharif Production
Government Interventions
Government interventions like increased irrigation, drought-tolerant crop varieties, and better weather forecasting have moderated the adverse impact on kharif production.
Climate Change Effects
Severe monsoon rainfall deficiency, particularly when exceeding 10%, has been associated with a decline in kharif foodgrain production.
- Monsoon Deficiency Impact
- Kharif output declines when monsoon deficiency exceeds 10%
- Drought Years
- 1982, 1987, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2015
- Cotton Production
- Decline due to diversification to other crops
- Cotton Productivity
- Stable at 428-451 kg/hectare
- Spices Park Performance
- 52,986.79 tonnes processed, ₹579.06 crore worth
- e-NAM Registration
- 1.89 crore farmers, 2.78 lakh traders registered
- Inter-state Trade on e-NAM
- 2984.3 tonnes (₹14.28 crore) in 2025-26