Wheat is main Rabi crop in India, has been planted on 273.97 lakh hectares against 253.20 during the last year. States which have reported an increase in acreage include MP 11.11 lakh hectares, UP 5.24 lakh hectares, Rajasthan 3.03, Gujarat 3.63 and Bihar 0.97 lakh hectares. High soil moisture is seen aiding sowing.
