The country has reported significant progress in Kharif crop sowing this year, with the total coverage area surpassing more than 1065 lakh hectares so far. During same period last year, approximately 1044 lakh hectares of area was sown under Kharif. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of yesterday.

The area sown with paddy has reached over 394 lakh hectares. It was over 378 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year. Pulses cultivation has also increased from more than 115 lakh hectares to over 122 lakh hectares. Coarse cereals were sown across 185.51 lakh hectares while Oilseeds were sown across 188.37 lakh hectares.