Madhesh Province Achieves 78.59% Paddy Plantation

Summary

Madhesh Province has achieved 78.59 percent paddy plantation across over three lakh hectares, with Siraha leading at 94 percent and Mahottari at 55 percent.

Key Points
  • Madhesh Province has completed 78.59% of its paddy plantation over more than three lakh hectares.
  • Paddy plantation covers three lakh 580 hectares as of Shrawan 7.
  • Siraha district has the highest plantation rate at 94%, while Mahottari has the lowest at 55%.
  • Farmers used improved paddy seed varieties and managed chemical and organic fertilizers effectively this year, aided by sufficient rainfall.
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