Description
Growth of Rice
In India, the area where rice grown is called western coastal strip, the eastern coastal strip, covering all the primary deltas, Assam plains and surrounding low hills, foothills and Terai region- along the Himalayas and states. The major rice-growing states in India are West Bengal, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, which contribute about 72% of the total rice area and 75% of total rice production in the country.
As the dominate food in India, rice is the staple food of the people of the eastern and southern parts of the country. India is one of the largest producer of white and brown rice all over the world, which takes about 10% of the globe rice production. Rice in India is a key part for India’s national economy. Indian rice industry has developed a strong position in exports, reaching 25% of market share of global trade.
Paddy production in India
The weak rains and unseasonable climate in India disrupted the paddy planting operations resulting in a significant decline in output of rice. If the forecast of above average rainfall and normal growing conditions remain good then, paddy cultivation would lead to rise in production.
Exports
As per FAO, India continues to remain the most competitive export location with ample stock in the hands of the Government for expanded public distribution.
Government is promoting rice production through a combination of support prices, assured procurement and subsidies on key inputs like irrigation, chemical fertilizers and electricity. India’s competitiveness in the rice market benefits from its low costs of paddy rice production, supportive government policies, but is hindered by poor milling and storage infrastructure
