Kharif Urad sowing continued to gain momentum in all States including Madhya Pradesh. Farmers have covered 28.007 Lakh ha, up only 0.23% from 27.944 lakh ha as on 29th July, 2022. In MP, Urad has been sown in 13.74 lakh ha., up by 7% from 12.83 lakh ha. same time last year while in Maharashtra, coverage has inched up to 3.38 lakh ha., down by 15.14% from 3.99 lakh ha. Coverage has reached at 3.096 lakh ha in Rajasthan from 3.064 lakh ha same time last year