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Sowing Of Kharif Crops Begins; Rice Sowing In 2.38 Lakh Hectare

It is reported that as on July 13 rice has been sown/transplanted in 2.38 lakh ha, pulses in 2.42 ha and oilseeds in 0.78 lakh ha.

The planting of sugarcane and cotton is in progress.

Sugarcane has been planted in 43.52 lakh Hectare and cotton in 17.34 lakh ha as on today.