Rice Sown in 2.4 Lakh Hectare so Far

As per data available from different States, rice has so far been planted in 2.4 lakh hectare. This is 52 thousand hectare more than that reported a week ago (1.88 lakh ha). The sown area this week is less as compared to rice planting at this time last year (2.53 lakh), mainly because of late sowing in Assam and Orissa.

Sugarcane has been planted in 40.74 lakh hectare as compared to 45.74 lakh hectare at this time last year. Less area is reported mainly in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

Jute and mesta have been planted in 7.75 lakh hectare as compared to 7.42 lakh hectare last year.

Cotton is reported to have been planted in 7.13 lakh hectare as compared to 7.22 lakh hectare at this time last year.