All India Kharif Area Coverage Stands at 1086.31 Lakh Hectares as on 4 September 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has reported that the all India progressive crop area sown for the Kharif season stands at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on September 4, 2026. This compares to 1,104.00 lakh hectares during the corresponding period of the previous year. Detailed state-wise and crop-wise coverage data covers major agricultural categories including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute and mesta, and cotton.
Why It Matters
This data on Kharif crop acreage and weekly area coverage reports are useful for aspirants preparing for agricultural economics, rural development, and current affairs sections in competitive exams like UPSC, State PSCs, and banking examinations.
In Simple Words
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the progressive crop area sown report for the Kharif season as of September 4, 2026. The total area coverage across all crops stands at 1,086.31 lakh hectares, compared to 1,104.00 lakh hectares last year.
The report provides specific acreage details and changes for major categories such as rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute and mesta, and cotton. It highlights the states showing increases and decreases in crop coverage, offering a comprehensive overview of agricultural sowing trends.
Key Points
- All India Kharif area coverage stands at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on September 4, 2026.
- Rice area coverage is 421.82 lakh hectares, down from 438.19 lakh hectares last year.
- Total pulses area coverage stands at 117.13 lakh hectares, showing an increase from 115.30 lakh hectares.
- Shri Anna Coarse Cereals area coverage is reported at 181.39 lakh hectares.
- Total oilseeds coverage stands at 191.99 lakh hectares compared to 193.06 lakh hectares last year.
- Sugarcane area coverage is 58.47 lakh hectares, showing a decrease of 0.40 lakh hectares.
- Jute and Mesta coverage stands at 6.34 lakh hectares, an increase from 6.24 lakh hectares.
- Cotton area coverage is reported at 109.17 lakh hectares.
Exam Angle
A. 1086.31 lakh hectares
Source: Press Information Bureau