Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh promotes PMDS to combat El Niño
The Andhra Pradesh government is urging farmers in Nellore to use a special farming method called PMDS to help their crops grow better during a dry spell caused by El Niño.
This method involves using special seeds that can grow even when there isn't much rain.
The government is sending officials to villages to teach farmers how to use this method.
The goal is to ensure that farmers can grow crops like paddy, pulses, and fodder, which will also help provide food for cattle.
The government is working with different departments to make sure this plan works well.
Andhra Pradesh government directs officials to promote PMDS to combat El Niño-induced drought.
PMDS technique enhances seed germination and crop survival during low soil moisture.
Government officials to conduct door-to-door demonstrations and community workshops.
PMDS adoption aims to secure fodder supplies for cattle during prolonged drought.
Inter-departmental coordination to protect standing crops against moisture stress.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government officials and farmers
- What
- Promotion of Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) technique
- When
- During a virtual meeting on Sunday
- Where
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To combat the severe dry spell conditions driven by the El Niño effect
Government Initiative
Farmers' Adoption
Promotion of PMDS
Government Initiative
The government is actively promoting PMDS to help farmers cope with El Niño-induced drought.
Farmers' Adoption
Farmers need to adopt PMDS to benefit from its advantages.
- Location
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Initiative
- Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS)
- Key Official
- T Vijay Kumar (ADSCS)
- Affected Reservoirs
- Somasila, Kandaleru
- Crops Promoted
- Paddy, pulses, fodder crops