India Paddy sowing in 2017-18 at 152,000 hactare so far, down 1.3%.

Sowing of paddy in 2017-18 has declined 1.3% on year to 152,000 hactare. Paddy sowing has commenced in Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Nagaland. The normal area covered under the paddy for the period under review is around 165,000 haactare.