AgricultureGS-3
22 December 2025Rabi Crop Coverage Increases in 2025–26
Syllabus: Agricultural Production
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Why in news?
Rabi sowing area in 2025–26 increased by over 8 lakh hectares compared to the previous year, driven by pulses and oilseeds.
⚛️Static Concepts
Cropping SeasonsFood Security
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Total rabi area: 580.70 lakh hectares.
- Pulses area increased by 3.72 lakh hectares.
- Oilseeds acreage rose to 93.33 lakh hectares.
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Examiner's Trap: Not all rabi crops recorded an increase in acreage.
Quick Data Points
Increase over last year: 8.12 lakh hectares
Gram increase: 4.89 lakh hectares
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Food security and agriculture.- Higher rabi coverage supports cereal and pulse self-sufficiency.
- Reflects improved input availability and farmer confidence.
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