During the same period last year, paddy sowing stood at 8.37 lakh hectares.
On June 3, 225, the agriculture department has announced the progress of the coverage of the area.
The area of pulses has increased from 6.63 lakh hectares to 9.44 lakh hectares.
The sowing of Shri Anna Kam rough cereal is increased to 1.0.53 lakh hectares to greater than 1.7777 lakh hectares.
In the non-Fudgren type, the area of oils is 5.38 lakh tonnes in the same period last year. Sugarcane sowing so far is slightly higher on 55.07 lakh hectares. The area under cotton is 29.12 lakh hectares from 31.25 lakh hectares.
The total sowing area of all kharif crops has increased to 137.84 lakh hectares by June 20, 2025.
After a short stall, Nay W Monoon has now come back to the trap and rain activity is increasing in most parts of India. The IMD is predicted to be normal this year than the overall monsoon.
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