As per latest data from Agricultural Ministry, Sugarcane has been planted in an area of 47.46 lakh hectares as compared to 44.82 lakh hectares planted at the same time last year. Higher area is reported from the states of Uttar Pradesh (2.36 lakh ha), Maharashtra (1.23 lakh ha) and Karnataka (1.06 lakh ha).
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