Sowing of Kharif Crops Begins; Rice Sowing in 2.38 Lakh Hectare

Preliminary reports of sowing of kharif crops have been received from States. It is reported that as on 13 June 2014, rice has been sown/transplanted in 2.38 lakh ha, pulses in 2.42 ha and oilseeds in 0.78 lakh ha.

The planting of sugarcane and cotton is in progress. Sugarcane has been planted in 43.52 lakh ha and cotton in 17.34 lakh ha as on today.

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