There are two major cropping seasons in India, namely, Kharif and Rabi. The Kharif season is during the south-west monsoon (July-October). During this season, agricultural activities take place both in rain-fed areas and irrigated areas. The Rabi season is during the winter months, when agricultural activities take place only in the irrigated areas.
| Area (mln. hectares) | Production (mln. MT) | Production (% share) | |
| Kharif | 76 | 99 | 54 |
| Rabi | 46 | 83 | 46 |
| Total | 122 | 182 | 100 |
Figures for 1994-95
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