These varieties of paddy will give tremendous yield

Rice cultivation in India predominantly occurs during the Kharif season, engaging millions of farmers nationwide. West Bengal leads rice production in India, yielding approximately 146.06 lakh tons, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. As the Kharif season approaches, farmers gear up for rice cultivation before the monsoon onset, emphasizing the critical role of seed quality in enhancing crop yields. Let's delve into some notable varieties:

1. Pusa Sugandh - 3 Renowned for its fragrant non-basmati rice and high yield, this variety thrives in North Indian states. Primarily cultivated in Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, it matures in about 120 days, yielding approximately 40 to 45 quintals per acre.
2. Basmati - 370 Characterized by elongated, shiny grains emitting a distinct fragrance post-cooking, Basmati-370 takes about 150 days to mature and can yield up to 12 quintals per acre.
3. DRR 310 -  Maturing in 125 days with a notable shine, this variety boasts a protein content of 10.3% and an expected yield of up to 45 quintals per hectare.
4. IR-36 -  With a maturity period of 120-125 days, IR-36 yields an estimated 45 to 50 quintals per hectare.
5. IR-64 DRT - 1 Developed by Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), this variety, requiring minimal water, proves advantageous in drought-prone areas. Maturity occurs 110 days post-planting, yielding up to 16 quintals per acre and 40 quintals per hectare.
6. Hybrid - 620 Known for its long, shiny grains, Hybrid-620 matures in approximately 125 to 130 days, boasting yields of up to 62 quintals per hectare. Resistant to rice blast disease, it stands as one of the premier rice varieties.
7. Danteshwari Maturing in 90-95 days, Danteshwari yields between 40 to 50 quintals per hectare, suitable for level and slightly sloping lands in rainfed areas.
8. Sahbhagi With a maturity period of 90 days, Sahbhagi yields between 30 to 40 quintals per hectare, ideal for non-bounding plain and light soil.
9. Anamika Rice Cultivation Extensively cultivated in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, Anamika rice matures in 145-150 days post-sowing, producing long, thick grains.