Paddy cultivation in India plays a crucial role in the country's agricultural landscape, contributing significantly to both food security and the rural economy. Over the years, the area dedicated to paddy farming has expanded, with major states li...

Paddy cultivation in India plays a crucial role in the country's agricultural landscape, contributing significantly to both food security and the rural economy. Over the years, the area dedicated to paddy farming has expanded, with major states like West Bengal, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh leading in production. Advances in agricultural practices, including the adoption of high-yielding varieties and improved irrigation techniques, have enhanced productivity, allowing farmers to achieve greater outputs per hectare. Additionally, government initiatives and subsidies have supported farmers in overcoming challenges related to climate change and resource management. Despite these advancements, regional disparities in productivity persist, highlighting the need for targeted policies and practices that promote sustainable growth across diverse agro-climatic zones. Understanding the dynamics of area, production, and productivity is essential for formulating strategies that ensure the continued growth and sustainability of paddy cultivation in India. Present book analyses the different aspects of growth of paddy production, it examines the area, production and productivity of paddy and it also analyses the different issues empirically with the help of microstudies.