Rajasthan Seeks Fodder Supplies From Punjab, Haryana And MP Amid Drought Concerns
Jaipur, October 10, 2026: Anticipating a fodder shortage following deficient monsoon rainfall, the Rajasthan government has sought help from Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh to ensure adequate supplies of fodder for livestock. The state has urged the neighbouring states to send crop residue, particularly paddy straw, to Rajasthan instead of burning it or diverting it for industrial use.…
Jaipur, October 10, 2026: Rajasthan's government is reaching out to Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh to help address a potential fodder shortage caused by below-average monsoon rainfall. The state is requesting its neighbors to send crop residue, especially paddy straw, rather than burning it or diverting it for industrial use.
Fodder teams from Rajasthan's Animal Husbandry Department are visiting Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh to evaluate fodder availability and supply routes. The department has urged Punjab and Haryana to prevent burning of paddy straw and its use in industrial sectors, urging them to save the residue for Rajasthan. Nine districts are deemed critical, while 22 are semi-critical for fodder availability.
Rajasthan has received 17% less rainfall than usual this year, with 11 districts on the brink of drought. Ensuring sufficient fodder for livestock is a major challenge for the government, given the state's prominence in livestock rearing.
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