The Lok Sabha resumed discussion on the drought situation in various parts of the country post lunch. Participating in the debate, Tariq Anwar of NCP stressed the need of making assessment of the drought hit areas of the country to take further measures. Hukumdev Narayan Yadav of BJP pitched for strengthening the farming community. <br/><br/>He also urged the government that apart from farm scientists, views and ideas of farming community should also be taken into consideration while setting up National Commission for Farmers. <br/><br/>Malla Reddy of TDP urged the government for immediate release of relief funds for Telangana. Dr Arun Kumar of RLSP stressed the need for putting in place a long-term plan to deal with drought like situation. The discussion remained inconclusive.

The Lok Sabha resumed discussion on the drought situation in various parts of the country post lunch. Participating in the debate, Tariq Anwar of NCP stressed the need of making assessment of the drought hit areas of the country to take further measures. Hukumdev Narayan Yadav of BJP pitched for strengthening the farming community. <br/><br/>He also urged the government that apart from farm scientists, views and ideas of farming community should also be taken into consideration while setting up National Commission for Farmers. Malla Reddy of TDP urged the government for immediate release of relief funds for Telangana. Dr Arun Kumar of RLSP stressed the need for putting in place a long-term plan to deal with drought like situation. The discussion is continuing.