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Paddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season

Increase in Crop Acreage:

  • Paddy Sowing: Increased by 3.44 lakh hectares compared to last year, reaching 32.02 lakh hectares in 2024-25 from 28.57 lakh hectares in 2023-24.
  • Pulses Sowing: Expanded by 2.20 lakh hectares, from 18.47 lakh hectares in 2023-24 to 20.67 lakh hectares in 2024-25.
  • Specific pulses, such as moong and urad, saw significant increases, with moong rising by 1.70 lakh hectares and urad by 0.50 lakh hectares.

Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Agriculture)

Increase in Other Crops:

  • Onion and Potato: Sowing of onion increased by 2.82 lakh hectares, reaching 12.58 lakh hectares in 2024-25 from 9.76 lakh hectares in 2023-24.
  • Potato: Sowing area increased by 0.47 lakh hectares.

Water Availability and Reservoir Storage:

  • Water Storage: Improved water storage conditions compared to last year, with 161 reservoirs having 117% of last years storage and 114% of the 10-year average.
  • This indicates better preparedness for the current sowing season due to favorable water availability.

Foodgrain Stocks:

  • Rice and Wheat Stocks: Stocks of rice (389.05 lakh tonnes) and wheat (177.08 lakh tonnes) are well above the buffer stock norms, ensuring food security.
  • The actual rice stock exceeds the buffer standard of 135.8 lakh tonnes, and wheat stock surpasses the standard of 74.6 lakh tonnes.

Impact of Weather Conditions:

  • The meeting confirmed there was no significant impact of the heatwave or high temperatures on the wheat harvest, ensuring stable foodgrain availability.

Promotion of Scientific Agriculture:

  • campaign to promote scientific agriculture was planned, focusing on improving farming practices and efficiency.

Conclusion:

  • Kharif season sowing has been positive, with increased acreage for key crops, bolstered by favorable water storage conditions and adequate foodgrain stocks, enhancing India’s agricultural resilience.

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