El Niño emerges in Pacific, raising heat risks and crop threats
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Summary
The climate phenomenon, the first since 2023, sets the stage for droughts, floods and temperature fluctuations across the world
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Net-zero target: 2070
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right