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Monsoon expected to recover in July: Montek

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said the monsoon situation is improving in most parts of the country though the government is concerned at the delay.

Updated on: Jul 14, 2009 03:09 PM IST
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Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Tuesday said the monsoon situation is improving in most parts of the country though the government is concerned at the delay.

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"Government is concerned over the delay (in monsoon)," Ahluwalia said in New Delhi on the sidelines of a CII-organised summit on infrastructure.

"Monsoon has now become much better in most parts of the country, but still not in the North-West of the country. It is a matter of continuing concern for us," he added.

However, the Plan panel deputy chief expressed hope that there would be a recovery in the 'base' of monsoon in July.

Asked whether the Agriculture Ministry has prepared a contingency plan to face the situation he said, "I am certain that the Agriculture Ministry is looking at the same."

 
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