Sharad Pawar says monsoon delayed by two weeks, but situation not worrisome
The deficient rainfall during last month has affected the sowing of coarse cereals but there is no cause for worry for the paddy crop, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told reporters on Tuesday. The monsoon rains have been 31 per cent below average up to July 2, he added, saying the rainfall deficiency affected sowing of coarse cereals, but situation in paddy is "not worrisome".
