As on 22nd July 2016, Paddy has been sown in an area of 183.06 lh as compared to 182.38 lh sown at the same time last year. Normal area under paddy is 392.67 lh in the country. In Punjab, 50% of Cotton area has been shifted towards paddy this year. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Bihar are some of the major Paddy producing states.
