Agriculture in South East Delhi District: Trans-Gangetic Plains
Delhi NCR falls mainly in the Trans-Gangetic Plains agro-climatic zone (semi-arid, 360-890mm of rain a year across the zone), where green-revolution belt of Punjab, Haryana and west UP with assured irrigation is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly alluvial sandy to loam soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Wheat, Rice (Paddy), Cotton, Sugarcane, Mustard (Rapeseed), Bajra (Pearl Millet).
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of South East Delhi itself.
Crop Calendar for the Trans-Gangetic Plains
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (16 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,642/qtl |
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,750/qtl |
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,300/qtl |
| 🎋 Sugarcane | Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months | ₹350/qtl |
| 🌿 Mustard (Rapeseed) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹8,000/qtl |
| 🌾 Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,380/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation
Drip and sprinkler subsidies (45-90%) and a solar pump cut water and power costs. Because soils vary field to field inside a zone, a free soil health card is the only reliable guide to what your own plot needs.
For South East Delhi Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Land records and Farmer ID in Delhi NCR
Government Schemes for South East Delhi Farmers
Farmers in South East Delhi are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For South East Delhi's wheat growers, the solar pump and drip subsidies are especially valuable. Apply at the South East Delhi district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.