The sowing of kharif-season crops has increased 3.73% at 1039.81 lakh hectares area as on August 15, 2025 in the year 2025-26. The total area covered under kharif crops was 1002.41 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of last year. 

During the period under review, Rice has been sown in 398.59 lakh hectare as compared to 362.92 lakh hectare in corresponding period a year ago. The area covered under pluses (Tur, Kulthi, Urad, Moong, Other Pulses, Moth Bean) stood at 109.52 lakh hectares so far in 2025-26 as compared to 108.39 lakh hectares during corresponding period a year ago. The coverage under Coarse cereals (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Other small millets) surged to 182.34 lakh hectares so far during 2025-26 as against 173.22 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago. Sugarcane coverage stood at 57.31 lakh hectares so far in 2025-26 from 55.68 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago.

On the other hand, the sowing area under Oilseeds (Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesamum, Niger seed, Castor seed, Other Oilseeds) decreased to 178.64 lakh hectares so far in 2025-26 as compared to 185.38 lakh hectares in corresponding period a year ago. Meanwhile, Jute and mesta sowing have declined to 5.54 lakh hectares so far in 2025-26.