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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Arunachal Pradesh; aerial survey deferred due to bad weather, to spend Tuesday among flood-affected families after conducting aerial review
Union Minister Chouhan assesses flood impact in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, but was unable to undertake the scheduled aerial survey because of inclement weather.
He will now carry out an extensive ground and aerial inspection of the flood-affected areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam on July 1, spending the entire day assessing the situation of affected farmers and other families.
The UPSC angle
GS Paper IIGS Paper III
Flood Management Policies in India
This event illustrates India's approach to disaster management and the role of government officials in providing aid during natural calamities.
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