Chief Secretary calls for coordinated govt. action as A.P. steps up El Niño preparedness
Andhra Pradesh officials are coordinating a state-wide response to severe rainfall deficits caused by El Niño. The government is implementing contingency plans for agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries to protect livelihoods and ensure food security.
Why it matters
Effective drought management is critical for the economic stability of agrarian regions facing climate-induced weather extremes.
With Andhra Pradesh facing a significant rainfall deficit, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad has directed all government departments to work in close coordination to minimise the impact of El Niño-induced drought conditions and protect the livelihoods of farmers, horticulturists, livestock rearers and fisherfolk.
Chairing a high-level review meeting at the State Secretariat in Amaravati on Friday, Mr. Sai Prasad assessed the preparedness of the Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries departments and instructed officials to implement district-level contingency plans, particularly in vulnerable regions. He emphasised the need for continuous monitoring by District Collectors and special attention to high-risk mandals and Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs).
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