Sowing under Rabi crops increases marginally to 644.29 lakh hectares so far in 2026

13 Jan 2026 Evaluate

The overall sowing under Rabi crops has increased 2.82% (Y-o-Y) at 644.29 lakh hectares as on January 9, 2026. The total area covered under Rabi crops was 626.64 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. The area under wheat has reached 334.17 lakh hectares as on January 9, higher than 328.04 lakh hectares during the same period last year. Rice has been sown in 21.71 lakh hectare as on January 9 as compared to 19.49 lakh hectare in corresponding period a year ago. 

The area covered under pluses (Gram, Lentil, Field Pea, Kulthi, Urd Bean, Moong Bean, Lathyrus, Other Pulses) stood at 136.36 lakh hectares as on January 9 as compared to 132.61 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of the previous year. The coverage under ShriAnna & Coarse cereals (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, small millets, Maize, Barley) rose to 55.20 lakh hectares as on January 9 as against 53.17 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

The sowing area under Oilseeds (Rapeseed & Mustard, Groundnut, Safflower, Sunflower, Sesamum, Linseed, Other Oil seeds) increased to 96.86 lakh hectares as on January 9 as compared to 93.33 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

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