India stares at 35% monsoon deficit
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Summary
Central India faces 63% deficit as monsoon’s first pulse loses momentum at Mumbai’s outskirts; east, northeast face 43% shortfall; Centre directs crop-wise contingency plans, puts 150 to 200 districts under priority monitoring
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right