Water Shortages Shift Indore Farmers From Wheat Toward Gram

Indore has had less rain than farmers need before the winter growing season.

Farmers are deciding what to plant based on how much water they can get.

Those with dependable wells may plant wheat, which needs more water.

Some farmers with less water are considering gram, which needs less.

Garlic and onion planting may also be affected, and some farmers are waiting to see how much water is available.

Gram prices have gone up recently, making it more attractive to some farmers.

But farmers worry that a long dry spell could hurt their crops.

They have asked local officials to check water supplies and consider help for affected areas.