Rabi Crops Sown in 196 Lakh Hectare so Far

            As per reports received from different States, sowing of rabi crops is in full swing in different parts of the country. The details of the area covered so far and that covered during this time last year are given below: -

(Area in lakh hectare)

Crops	Area Sown (2012-13)	Area Sown (2011-12)
Wheat	49.60	60.26
Rice (Rabi)	0.46	0.49
Coarse Cereals	35.44	35.38
Pulses	63.51	76.12
Oilseeds	46.86	50.81
Total Rabi Area	195.86	223.06

           

MP: CP: weatherwatch (16.11.2012)