August 11, 2025 8:41 PM
Kharif crop sown area in India rises to 995.6 lakh hectares amid good monsoon
The total area sown under kharif crops in India during the current season has surged to 995.63 lakh hectares, marking an increase of 38.48 lakh hectares compared to 957.15 lakh hectares during the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday. This rise in sown area is expected to enhance agricultural production, improve farmers’ incomes, and help keep food inflation under control. Rice cultivation has seen significant growth, ...
