Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Collector Raja Kumari directs drought preparedness measures
The Collector of Nandyal district, G Raja Kumari, has directed agriculture officials to take proactive measures to help farmers prepare for the anticipated impact of El Niño and drought conditions.
She advised farmers to shift to low water-consuming crops and set a deadline of July 31 for crop insurance enrollment.
The Collector also emphasized the importance of e-Crop registration, issuance of Crop Cultivator Rights Cards, and the rollout of the Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing technique.
She stressed the need for seamless coordination to ensure farmers have timely access to seeds, fertilizers, insurance, and e-crop facilities.
District Collector G Raja Kumari directed agriculture officials to implement proactive measures to mitigate the impact of El Niño and drought conditions.
Farmers advised to shift to low water-consuming crops like black gram, red gram, sorghum, pearl millet, foxtail millet, and castor.
Deadline for crop insurance enrollment set for July 31.
e-Crop registration target of 1.80 lakh acres to be completed without delay.
Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) technique to be rolled out to improve soil moisture retention and crop resilience.
- Who
- District Collector G Raja Kumari
- What
- Directed agriculture officials to implement proactive measures to help farmers mitigate the anticipated impact of El Niño and impending drought conditions.
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nandyal district
- Why
- To help farmers mitigate the anticipated impact of El Niño and impending drought conditions.
Proactive Measures
Potential Challenges
Crop Insurance Enrollment
Proactive Measures
The Collector has set a strict deadline of July 31 for crop insurance enrollment to protect farmers from potential losses due to drought.
Potential Challenges
Farmers may face challenges in meeting the deadline, especially those who are unaware of the benefits or process of crop insurance.
Alternative Cropping Patterns
Proactive Measures
The Collector has advised farmers to shift to low water-consuming crops to mitigate the impact of drought and ensure sustainable agricultural yield.
Potential Challenges
Farmers may be hesitant to switch to alternative crops due to lack of knowledge, resources, or market demand for these crops.
- District
- Nandyal
- Collector
- G Raja Kumari
- Deadline for Crop Insurance Enrollment
- July 31
- Alternative Crops Recommended
- Black gram, red gram, sorghum, pearl millet, foxtail millet, castor
- e-Crop Registration Target
- 1.80 lakh acres