Season of Paddy Plantation – A Lifeline of India

 


🌾 Season of Paddy Plantation – A Lifeline of India

As the monsoon rains sweep across India, the countryside comes alive with one of the most crucial agricultural practices—paddy cultivation. Rice, grown in flooded fields called paddies, is not just a crop but the foundation of food security and livelihood for millions across Asia.

On a recent road journey, I paused to watch a group of women peasants in Jharkhand, gracefully bending over in rhythm with the rain, transplanting young rice seedlings into the fields. Their swift hands moved through the mud while their voices rose together in traditional rain songs. The sight was so captivating that I could not resist capturing it through the lens of my beloved camera. Despite their hard labor, they welcomed me with warm smiles, allowing me to preserve this timeless bond between farmers, rain, and the soil.

While cities grapple with waterlogging and floods during the monsoon, rural landscapes transform into lifelines of green, as paddy cultivation continues in full swing.


🌱 Process of Paddy Cultivation

  • Land Preparation: Fields are ploughed, and weeds are removed, often with the help of buffaloes or tractors.
  • Soil Fertility: Organic manure enriches the soil.
  • Flooding the Field: A shallow layer of water (2–5 cm) is maintained before sowing or transplanting.
  • Planting Methods: Farmers either transplant nursery-grown seedlings or directly sow seeds into the fields.
  • Field Maintenance: Balanced water management, fertilizers, and weed control ensure healthy growth.

🌾 Harvesting

After nearly three months, when the crop ripens and turns golden, the fields are drained. The rice stalks are harvested, threshed, and the humble grains—nourishment for millions—are separated.


🌍 Importance of Rice

  • Paddy thrives in warm, humid climates, making India ideal for rice cultivation.
  • West Bengal, the “Rice Bowl of India,” leads the country in production, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
  • India and China together produce nearly half of the world’s rice.

🍚 Health Benefits of Rice

  • Brown Rice: Rich in fiber, protective against chronic diseases, and a staple in Kerala.
  • White Rice: Easily digestible, restores energy, and replenishes glycogen after physical exertion.
  • Helps maintain a healthy weight and remains a vital part of balanced diets worldwide.

From Nellu in Tamil, Chor in Malayalam, Bhatta in Kannada, to Chawal in Hindi—rice is more than food; it is culture, tradition, and identity.

Watching those women in the Jharkhand fields reminded me that every grain of rice on our plate carries a story—of patience, resilience, and harmony with nature.


📸 Text & Photo by – Ashok Karan
🔗 ashokkaran.blogspot.com
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