Chickpea| Total area under chickpea or chana in India.

Total area under chickpea or chana in India during the current year is estimated at 83.58 lakh hectares which is lower by 15.8% as compared to estimated chickpea area of 99.27 lakh hectares during 2013-14, according to the Agriculture Ministry. Presently chickpea crop is reaching towards the maturity stage in northern states of India.