The government today announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops. Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today held a meeting with senior officials of India Meteorological Department (IMD), which earlier in the week had revised monsoon forecast to "deficient", triggering drought fears.


Officials from power, water resource, rural development, food and fertiliser ministries, among others were also present in the meet. "We will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers like last year to deal with drought-like-situation," Singh said after the meeting.