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New Delhi : Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and State Governments have put all efforts in successful implementation of mission programmes and flagship schemes. The timely prepositioning of inputs by Government of India like seeds, pesticides, fertilisers, machinery and credit has made it possible for large coverage during pandemic lockdown conditions.
There is no impact of COVID-19 on progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on date. Credit goes to farmers for timely action and adoption of technologies and taking benefit of government schemes. Progress of area coverage reported is 1,116.88 lakh ha area compared to corresponding period of last year 1,066.06 lakh ha. The final sowing figures for kharif season is expected to be closed on October 1, 2020, according to a PIB release.
Rice: Sowing of Rice has been reported on 407.14 lakh ha compared to 385.71 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year i.e. increase in area coverage by 5.56%.
Pulses: Pulses on 139.36 lakh ha against 133.94 lakh ha area of last year i.e. increase in area coverage by 4.05%.