After a slow start, the Southwest monsoon has arrived in most parts of the country except Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, and Punjab. Given that three of these five regions are the top producers of rice, paddy output may take a significant hit if rainfall continues to remain poor. However, rice and paddy stocks in government godowns are about four times higher than the required amount to run the public distribution system and maintain strategic reserves.
Kharif acreage
The graph shows the change in area sown (lakh hectares) with Kharif crops as of July 15, 2022 compared to a year ago. The area sown with rice decreased by 27 lakh hectares (ha).
