Bengaluru: Expressing confidence that Karnataka will be ushered with good rains during this monsoon as predicted by meteorologists, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy yesterday said that he had instructed officials of concerned departments to ensure necessary supplies to farmers in all regions of the State to start sowing operations.

Farmers in the State have already started agriculture activities following good rains in May and they should not face any difficulties in procuring seeds or fertilisers, the Chief Minister told the officers in a review meeting of agriculture, Sericulture, horticulture and   other departments.

This year, the State has witnessed 51 per cent excessive rainfall than the regular pre-monsoon rains in May. Monsoon has also arrived 3 days in advance to the State and good rainfall is expected in the next few days throughout the State.

In this time, Chief Minister told the officials to ensure that farmers don’t face any shortage in inputs pursuing their activities and to work hard to meet their demands. Kumaraswamy said the government will act tough  against those who distribute or sell low-quality seeds to farmers and asked officials to ensure quality seeds be distributed to the farmers or face severe action.

Chief Secretary K. Ratna Prabha, Additional Chief Secretary D.V. Prasad and other senior officials of the respective departments attended the meeting.