Lucknow, July 24 -- Backed by targeted support and subsidies, Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a sharp rise in the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses.
The government's push for self-reliance in agriculture, the Kharif season has seen significant expansion in the acreage of sesame, groundnut, and soybean, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Department claimed here on Thursday.
In 2024, the total area under oilseed crops stood at 432.25 thousand hectares, which has jumped to 547.14 thousand hectares in 2025-a growth of nearly 1.25 times. The most striking increase has been in sesame cultivation, which soared from 180.26 thousand hectares to 303 thousand hectares in just one year-an unprecedented surge highlighting the success of t...