Rabi Crops Sowing Crosess 541 Lakh Hactare

As per preliminary reports received from the States, the total area sown under Rabi crops as on 01st January, 2015 stands at 541.12 lakh hectares.

Wheat has been sown/transplanted in 271.46 lakh hectares, pulses in 128.24 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 55.19 lakh hectares. Area sown under oilseeds is 71.47 lakh hectares and Rice is 14.77 lakh hectares.

The area sown so far and that sown during last year this time is as follows:

Lakh hectare

Crop Area sown in 2015-16 Area sown in 2014-15Wheat 271.46 293.16Pulses 128.24 131.33Coarse Cereals 55.19 50.97Oilseeds 71.47 76.11Rice 14.77 16.05Total 541.12 567.63

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