Gujarat, a prominent player in the pulse cultivation arena, is witnessing a tale of diverse terrains in the sowing of gram (chana). While some regions witness an increase in cultivation, others face a slowdown, creating a mosaic of growth and decline.
State-wise Overview Of Cultivation
The State Agriculture Department’s recent data reveals that Gujarat’s gram sowing for the current season covers approximately 6,29,100 hectares, experiencing a decline of 17.70 percent compared to the same period last year. This intriguing data prompts a closer look at the contrasting patterns within the state.
Saurashtra, Gujarat’s largest gram sowing area, witnesses diminishing numbers. The latest data discloses a decline from 5,40,400 hectares to 4,16,100 hectares, marking a substantial 23 percent drop compared to the previous season. Central Gujarat, another pulse cultivation hub, sees a nuanced decline. The State Agriculture Department’s latest data indicates a decrease of 4.27 percent, with 1,20,900 hectares sown compared to the previous season’s 1,26,300 hectares. The melody resonates with a conservative tune in Northern Gujarat, the third-largest gram-sowing area. The data reveals a 4.72 percent decrease from 67,700 hectares to 64,500 hectares, continuing the state’s narrative of fluctuating gram cultivation.
Southern Gujarat and Kutch Data
In the southern part of the state, the gram-sowing scenario echoes the state’s overall trend. With 26,800 hectares sown compared to the previous season’s 29,700 hectares, there is a decline of 9.76 percent, showcasing a diminishing rhythm. Contrasting the broader trend, Kutch emerges as a gram cultivation hotspot, showcasing impressive growth. The latest data indicates an increase from 300 to 800 hectares, marking a substantial 166.66 percent surge in gram cultivation.
As the pulse of gram sowing fluctuates across Gujarat’s diverse agricultural terrains, each region witnesses a different trend of fluctuations. The fluctuating pulse of gram sowing in Gujarat encapsulates farmers’ resilience and adaptability, guiding the intricate dance between agriculture and nature in this vibrant Indian state.
To give a brief overview, we are summarising it in table format below:
State |
Current Year (Hectares) |
Previous Year (Hectares) |
Percentage Change |
| Saurashtra | 4,16,100 | 5,40,400 | -23.00% |
| Central Gujarat | 1,20,900 | 1,26,300 | -4.27% |
| Northern Gujarat | 64,500 | 67,700 | -4.72% |
| Southern Gujarat | 26,800 | 29,700 | -9.76% |
| Kutch | 800 | 300 | 166.66% |