RICE IN MADHYA PRADES

III Rice Production scenario of India: overview
         In MP, total area under rice production is 1.7 million ha in which only 223 thousands ha
comes under irrigated situation. Total rice production is 1710 thousand tonnes in which 1313 thousands
tonnes is from rain fed and 397 thousand tonnes is from irrigated area. The productivity of total rice area
in MP is 1103 kg/ha while irrigated area has 1273 kg/ha.
IV.  Geographical indicator
a. Climate The climate of Madhya Pradesh plays an integral role in dividing the state into six
distinctive parts. Madhya Pradesh enjoys a tropical climate. The summers are hot and humid and
the winters are extremely pleasant. The mercury shows a steady rise from the month of March
with the mean maximum temperature hovering somewhere between 40-42.5 degree Celsius.
May is possibly the hottest month. The moisture-laden clouds bring some rain and relief in June
though.
The monsoon brings a substantial change in the weather of Madhya Pradesh. Beginning in the
end of June and extending till the end of August, the monsoon brings succor to the parched land.
Madhya Pradesh records the maximum rainfall from June to September. Some rainfall is also
recorded during December and January due to the low pressure build up. The end of monsoon
announces the arrival of the winters. The mercury plummets sharply during the months of
December and January. The average temperature can drop as low as -10 degree Celsius in
northern Madhya Pradesh.

Based on the climate of Madhya Pradesh, the state can be clearly classified into six physical
divisions, mainly the Northern Plain, The Hilly Region of the Vindhyas, The Narmada Valley, The
Malwa Plateau, The Plains of Chhattisgarh and the mountainous region of Bastar. The Northern
Plains experiences extreme climatic conditions. The Hilly Region of the Vindhyas


Based on the climate of Madhya Pradesh, the state can be clearly classified into six physical
divisions, mainly the Northern Plain, The Hilly Region of the Vindhyas, The Narmada Valley, The
Malwa Plateau, The Plains of Chhattisgarh and the mountainous region of Bastar. The Northern
Plains experiences extreme climatic conditions. The Hilly Region of the Vindhyas enjoys far
moderate weather and is the ideal locations to set up health resorts like the Amarkantak and
Panchmarhi. The Malwa Plateau also enjoys an equable climate while the plains of Chhattisgarh
experience a fairly hot climate. Winters are extremely cold though. The hot and humid climate
of Bastar is attributed to the rains.