Rice is the most cultivated crop from earlier times in India. India secures the second position in rice production. In India, rice cultivation starts in the rainy season, which is from June to September. Farmers are growing a variety of rice such as jasmine, Indrayani, basmati, Mogra, etc. Now, let's check the highest rice-producing states in India one by one.

 Rice-Growing States in India - 

 1)Uttar Pradesh - It is the largest rice-producing state in India.Here farmers can grow different types of long-grain and short-grain varieties depending on the season. 

2) Bihar - Bihar’s climate is perfect for growing different types of rice. Different types of rice varieties, such as Turanta Dhan and Bisa Dhan-105, Gautam are grown in Bihar. 

3) West Bengal - West Bengal grows different types of rice, such as Aman, Boro, and Aus.Here you can grow rice in summer and rainy season.

4) Punjab - This state cultivates many  good-quality basmati rice. Districts known as Fatehgarh, Sangrur, and Ludhiana are famous for producing high quality rice. 

5)Chhattisgarh - Here farmers are growing 2000 different varieties of rice in which some of them are Lal Dhan, Turia Kabri, and Chudi Dhan. 

If you want detailed information about rice-producing states, read the blog at TractorKarvan. In 2022–2023, India produced around 135 million tons of rice annually.