As per reports received from different States, sowing of rabi crops is in full swing in different parts of the country. The details of the area covered so far and that covered during this time last year are given below: -
(Area in lakh hectare)
| Crops |
Area Sown (2012-13) |
Area Sown (2011-12) |
|
Wheat |
49.60 |
60.26 |
|
Rice (Rabi) |
0.46 |
0.49 |
|
Coarse Cereals |
35.44 |
35.38 |
|
Pulses |
63.51 |
76.12 |
|
Oilseeds |
46.86 |
50.81 |
|
Total Rabi Area |
195.86 |
223.06 |