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Pulses likewise see substantial increase in early sowing regardless of lockdown limitations.
Early sowing of the summer rice crop has actually covered 37%more area than the exact same time the previous year, in spite of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the Farming Ministry information shows. PM Modi suggests a 14- day extension of nationwide lockdown
Total sowing of summertime crops consisting of rice, pulses, coarse cereals and oil seeds is about 31%greater than normal.
The Centre has exempted farming activity from the lockdown limitations and has