Take alternative steps to ensure not one acre dries up in A.P., officials told amid El Nino woes
The Andhra Pradesh chief minister has instructed ministers, elected officials and staff to tour farms and guide growers toward drought‑resistant crop options as El Niño threatens water supplies. The state will stock 90,000 kg of low‑water‑use seeds and allocate ₹90 crore for a seed subsidy, aiming to keep every acre productive. The directive emphasizes preventing any field from drying out and supports farmers with advice and financial assistance.