All-India kharif sowing reaches 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on 4 September 2026
The Agriculture Ministry said on 8 September 2026 that all-India kharif area coverage stood at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on 4 September 2026, with pulses and jute & mesta ahead of last year.
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said on 8 September 2026 that all-India kharif area coverage stood at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on 4 September 2026. Pulses covered 117.13 lakh hectares against 115.30 lakh hectares a year earlier, and jute & mesta covered 6.34 lakh hectares against 6.24 lakh hectares. Rice was sown on 421.82 lakh hectares, about 16.37 lakh hectares less than last year. Oilseeds covered 191.99 lakh hectares, slightly below last year's 193.06 lakh hectares.
Key facts
- Total kharif area
- 1,086.31 lakh ha (as on 4 Sep 2026)
- Pulses
- 117.13 lakh ha (vs 115.30)
- Jute & mesta
- 6.34 lakh ha (vs 6.24)
- Rice
- 421.82 lakh ha (−16.37)
- Oilseeds
- 191.99 lakh ha (vs 193.06)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
As per the kharif sowing report as on 4 September 2026, which crop groups registered higher coverage than the corresponding period of last year?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Pulses and jute & mesta
Pulses (117.13 vs 115.30 lakh ha) and jute & mesta (6.34 vs 6.24 lakh ha) were ahead; rice and oilseeds were lower.