AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMonsoon Disaster: Bangladesh and southern India are reeling from monsoon-triggered landslides and flash floods, killing at least 13 and displacing thousands, with UN agencies warning more heavy rain is coming. Water & Power Stress: India’s El Niño-linked weak monsoon is hitting hydropower hard, with generation down nearly 21% in June, adding pressure to the grid during peak summer demand. Farm Resilience Planning: India’s PMO says El Niño impacts must be tracked with states, prioritising fodder and drinking-water availability in vulnerable districts. Irrigation Solar Push: Maharashtra is set to deploy 10,000 solar-powered water pumps under a state programme, while another order brings 5,000 solar agricultural pumps—boosting irrigation while cutting dependence on conventional power. Ethanol Fuel Debate: India’s petroleum minister dismissed E20 engine-damage claims as misinformation, pointing to widespread use and no reported issues; officials also say any move to E25 depends on tests. Trade & Exports: Zimbabwe shipped its first commercial blueberry consignment to China after meeting phytosanitary rules, opening a major new market for growers. Cotton Productivity: India’s cotton mission review urged faster approvals and higher yields to narrow the productivity gap.
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