Rabi crop area rises marginally; wheat sowing flat: Govt data

Wheat planting for the 2024-25 rabi season shows little change. Area for pulses and oilseeds has seen a slight increase. Rice sowing is up marginally. Chickpea, lentil, and green gram sowing have exceeded last year's figures. Overall rabi crop area has grown compared to the previous year. Planting is nearing completion.