Paddy acreage up 3% to 411.52 lakh hectare so far this kharif sowing season, pulses area down 5%
Area under paddy has gone up nearly 3 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif sowing season to 411.52 lakh hectare, while pulses acreage declined 5 per cent, according to the agriculture ministry data.
Paddy acreage stood at 400.72 lakh hectare (LH) in the same period last year. Pic: Reuters