Srinagar, March 28 -- An official told Kashmir Observer that a decision has been made toincrease the coverage of Oilseeds in Rabi Season by bringing in available area under Paddy cultivation to Oilseeds during Rabi 2021-22 and for that a "modus operandi" will be adopted.

During Rabi season, Oilseed (Mustard) is grown over an area of approximately 40000 hectares in Kashmir Division.

Figures from the agriculture department revealed that the total area already under Paddy in the valley is 135960 hectares and the area already under Oilseeds during the year 2021-22 is 34570 hectares.

The official document reveals that the new area under Oilseeds during 2021-22 Mission Mode is 61744 hectares and the area expansion under Oilseeds in 2022-23 i...