Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare stated in a latest update that sowing of Summer Crops continues at a good pace despite the nation-wide lockdown. As on 10th May 2020, about 34.87 lakh ha area has been covered under summer rice as compared to 25.29 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year.

About 10.35 lakh ha area coverage under pulses as compared to 5.92 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year. About 9.57 lakh ha area coverage under coarse cereals as compared to 6.20 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year. About 9.17 lakh ha area coverage under oilseeds as compared to 7.09 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.

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