भारत में चावल का उत्पादन एवं वितरण (Production and Distribution of Rice in India)
Rice stands as India’s most significant staple crop, upon which over half of the country’s population relies. Following China, India holds the position of the world’s largest producer of rice, with a staggering one-fourth of the global production occurring in the country. As per the 2020-21 data, rice cultivation covered a vast expanse of 45.07 million hectares of land, predominantly in areas that receive an average annual rainfall of 150 cm, where it constitutes a staple diet for the locals.