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India’s Kharif crop sowing has gained significant momentum, with the total area covered crossing 597.86 lakh hectares as of July 11, 2025, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s latest data. This marks an increase of 37.27 lakh hectares compared to the same period last year, when was recorded at 560.59 lakh hectares. Rice, India’s staple crop, has recorded a major jump in sowing, with 123.68 lakh hectares already covered, nearly 12 lakh hectares more than the previous year. Pulses have also seen a strong rise, particularly Moong, which increased by nearly 11 lakh hectares. The total pulses acreage now stands at 67.09 lakh hectares, up from 53.39 lakh hectares in 2024. However, the area under Arhar has slightly declined.