The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the latest report on Rabi crop sowing progress as of January 27, 2025. The total area under Rabi crop cultivation has reached 655.88 lakh hectares, showcasing an increase compared to last year’s 643.72 lakh hectares during the same period.

Crop-Wise Highlights:

1. Wheat:
   Area covered: 324.38 lakh hectares
   Compared to last year: 315.63 lakh hectares
   Normal area (2018-19 to 2022-23 average): 312.35 lakh hectares

2. Paddy:
   Area covered: 35.15 lakh hectares
   Compared to last year: 30.38 lakh hectares
   Normal area: 42.02 lakh hectares

3. Pulses:
   Area covered: 142.49 lakh hectares
   Compared to last year: 139.29 lakh hectares
   Normal area: 140.44 lakh hectares

   Breakdown of Pulses:
   Gram: 98.55 lakh ha (Last year: 95.87 lakh ha)
   Lentil: 17.43 lakh ha (Last year: 17.76 lakh ha)
   Fieldpea: 8.94 lakh ha (Last year: 8.98 lakh ha)
   Kulthi: 3.13 lakh ha (Unchanged from last year)
   Urd Bean: 5.60 lakh ha (Last year: 5.12 lakh ha)
   Moong Bean: 1.27 lakh ha (Last year: 1.08 lakh ha)
   Lathyrus: 3.12 lakh ha (Last year: 3.32 lakh ha)
   Other Pulses: 4.45 lakh ha (Last year: 4.04 lakh ha)

4. Shri Anna & Coarse Cereals:
   Area covered: 55.67 lakh hectares
   Compared to last year: 55.89 lakh hectares
   Normal area: 53.46 lakh hectares

   Breakdown of Coarse Cereals:
   Jowar: 24.35 lakh ha (Last year: 26.60 lakh ha)
   Bajra: 0.14 lakh ha (Last year: 0.17 lakh ha)
   Ragi: 0.73 lakh ha (Last year: 0.68 lakh ha)
   Small Millets: 0.16 lakh ha (Last year: 0.00 lakh ha)
   Maize: 23.67 lakh ha (Last year: 21.75 lakh ha)
   Barley: 6.62 lakh ha (Last year: 6.70 lakh ha)

5. Oilseeds:
   Area covered: 98.18 lakh hectares
   Compared to last year: 102.52 lakh hectares
   Normal area: 87.02 lakh hectares

   Breakdown of Oilseeds:
   Rapeseed & Mustard: 89.30 lakh ha (Last year: 93.73 lakh ha)
   Groundnut: 3.65 lakh ha (Last year: 3.42 lakh ha)
   Safflower: 0.71 lakh ha (Last year: 0.77 lakh ha)
   Sunflower: 0.74 lakh ha (Last year: 0.43 lakh ha)
   Sesamum: 0.34 lakh ha (Last year: 0.52 lakh ha)
   Linseed: 3.07 lakh ha (Last year: 3.32 lakh ha)
   Other Oilseeds: 0.38 lakh ha (Last year: 0.34 lakh ha)

Total Area Sown Across Crops:
2024-25: 655.88 lakh hectares
2023-24: 643.72 lakh hectares
Normal Area (2018-19 to 2022-23): 635.30 lakh hectares

This increase in sowing area highlights the robust agricultural activity during this Rabi season, providing a positive outlook for crop production in the country.