Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Progress of Area coverage under Summer crops
As on 20.02.2026
Executive Summary
The latest data released by the Press Information Bureau indicates a positive trend in summer crop sowing. The total area coverage has increased to 21.30 Lakh Hectare compared to 20.38 Lakh Hectare during the corresponding period last year. Significant growth was observed in Oilseeds and Coarse Cereals.
Area: In lakh hectare
| Crops | Normal Summer Area* | Summer Area 2025 | Current Year (2026) | Corresponding Period (2025) | Increase / Decrease |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 31.49 | 33.28 | 17.78 | 17.78 | 0.00 |
| Pulses (Total) | 23.40 | 27.07 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 0.15 |
| Green gram | 20.44 | 23.49 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.03 |
| Black gram | 2.96 | 3.58 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Other Pulses | 0.00 | - | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Shree Anna cum Coarse Cereals | 12.08 | 14.06 | 1.38 | 1.08 | 0.30 |
| Jowar | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Bajra | 4.43 | 5.20 | 0.12 | 0.14 | -0.03 |
| Ragi | 0.31 | - | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Small Millets | 0.02 | - | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Maize | 6.98 | 8.50 | 1.06 | 0.89 | 0.17 |
| Oilseeds (Total) | 8.40 | 9.51 | 1.24 | 0.77 | 0.46 |
| Groundnut | 3.40 | 4.20 | 1.04 | 0.60 | 0.44 |
| Sunflower | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Sesamum | 4.66 | 4.96 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Other Oilseeds | 0.00 | - | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| TOTAL | 75.37 | 83.92 | 21.30 | 20.38 | 0.92 |
* Normal area from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Data Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India.
