Area Under Rabi Crop Sowing Surpasses 428 Lakh Hectares
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New Delhi, Dec 2 (NationPress) The area dedicated to the sowing of the Rabi crop in the current season has risen to 428.28 lakh hectares as of December 2, compared to 411.8 lakh hectares, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday.
This increase in sown area bodes well for the agricultural sector, as it is anticipated to lead to greater food production and stimulate economic growth.
The area allocated for wheat cultivation has surged to 200.35 lakh hectares, up from 187.97 lakh hectares during the same timeframe last year.
Additionally, the area planted with pulses has increased to 108.95 lakh hectares compared to 105.14 lakh hectares in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The area under Shri Anna & Coarse Cereals, including millets, is reported at 29.24 lakh hectares, rising from 24.67 lakh hectares during the same period last year.
Rabi crops are typically sown in the winter and harvested in the summer. The government has proactively announced minimum support prices for these crops, allowing farmers to plan their sowing schedules effectively.
In response to rising prices of pulses, which have been in limited supply and have contributed to inflation, there has been a notable uptick in the area planted with these crops.
The surge in sown area for pulses appears to be a direct reaction to the attractive prices being offered for the crop.
According to the latest monthly report from the Finance Ministry, food inflation is expected to moderate, while the economic growth outlook remains "cautiously optimistic" for the upcoming months due to favorable monsoon conditions, increased minimum support prices, and sufficient supply of agricultural inputs.
Despite a challenging global environment and a brief period of reduced momentum during the monsoon season, many high-frequency indicators of economic activity in India have shown recovery in October.
These indicators include metrics of rural and urban demand as well as supply-side factors such as the Purchasing Managers’ Index and E-way bill generation, as noted in the report.
