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Agriculture in Viksit Bharat: In the vision of a developed India by 2047, agriculture must also catch up with the timesedit
The temperatures are rising not only atmospherically but also politically. It is now confirmed that the year 2023 was the warmest year on record since 1850, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 2023 temperatures were 1.18°C higher than the pre-industrial levels, and many scientists are predicting that 2024 could be even worse.
India’s Summer Crop Acreage Jumps 11% with Paddy, Pulses, and Oilseeds Leading the Wayedit
India’s summer crop sowing has witnessed a remarkable 11% increase, excluding coarse cereals, with paddy, pulses, and oilseeds all showing significant growth. Paddy cultivation has surged by 10%, reaching 28.42 lakh hectares, while pulses acreage has jumped by 24%, driven by increased cultivation of urad and moong. Oilseeds acreage has also seen a 4% rise, with groundnut and sesamum cultivation surpassing last year’s levels.