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For the first time in six years, the cultivated area for cotton in Punjab during this Kharif season has crossed the mark of 3 Lakh hectares. This marks an increase of 17% as compared to 2020.

For the first time in six years, the cultivated area for cotton in Punjab during this Kharif season has crossed the mark of 3 Lakh hectares. This marks an increase of 17% as compared to 2020.

Cotton sowing in Punjab has been delayed because only 20% of the crop has been sown till May 10. Also, only 63,220 hectares of land has been used for sowing in Punjab, according to Punjab Agriculture Department.