Why is the price of rice rising across the country? | Explained
Rice prices are climbing nationwide, prompting the central government to advise state authorities to encourage farmers to adopt short‑duration or less‑water‑intensive crops such as pulses and millets. The move aims to reduce reliance on water‑heavy rice cultivation, especially in rain‑fed regions. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized that revising crop choices has become urgent for food security.