Why is Chhattisgarh government asking farmers to adopt DSR method for paddy cultivation | Explained
The Chhattisgarh government is encouraging farmers to adopt the Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) method to combat water scarcity and climate-related rainfall uncertainty. This method reduces water consumption and cultivation costs compared to traditional transplanting.
The story so far: In an advisory issued for Chhattisgarh ’s farmers on July 3, 2026, the State government has placed a special emphasis on prioritising Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) over the traditional transplanting method. The advice comes against the backdrop of the uncertainty of rainfall due to El Niño, a climate phenomenon that tends to weaken the South Asian monsoon.
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