🗺️ Agro-Climatic Zones of India
Complete guide to 15 agro-climatic zones and 127 NARP sub-zones of India for CUET Agriculture. Planning Commission classification explained.
Agro-Climatic Zones of India
The Planning Commission divided India into 15 agro-climatic zones based on soil type, climate, and water availability. This classification helps in planning region-specific agricultural strategies.
| Zone No. | Zone Name | Key States |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Himalayan | J&K, HP, Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Eastern Himalayan | Assam, Sikkim, NE states |
| 3 | Lower Gangetic Plains | West Bengal |
| 4 | Middle Gangetic Plains | UP (eastern), Bihar |
| 5 | Upper Gangetic Plains | UP (western) |
| 6 | Trans-Gangetic Plains | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
| 7 | Eastern Plateau & Hills | MP, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh |
| 8 | Central Plateau & Hills | MP, Rajasthan, UP (Bundelkhand) |
| 9 | Western Plateau & Hills | Maharashtra, MP |
| 10 | Southern Plateau & Hills | AP, Karnataka, TN (interior) |
| 11 | East Coast Plains & Hills | Odisha, AP, TN (coastal) |
| 12 | West Coast Plains & Ghats | Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra (coast) |
| 13 | Gujarat Plains & Hills | Gujarat |
| 14 | Western Dry Region | Rajasthan (western) |
| 15 | Islands | Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep |
NARP (National Agricultural Research Project) further divided India into 127 agro-climatic sub-zones for even more precise agricultural planning at the district and sub-district level.
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Agro-Climatic Zones of India
The Planning Commission divided India into 15 agro-climatic zones based on soil type, climate, and water availability. This classification helps in planning region-specific agricultural strategies.
| Zone No. | Zone Name | Key States |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Himalayan | J&K, HP, Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Eastern Himalayan | Assam, Sikkim, NE states |
| 3 | Lower Gangetic Plains | West Bengal |
| 4 | Middle Gangetic Plains | UP (eastern), Bihar |
| 5 | Upper Gangetic Plains | UP (western) |
| 6 | Trans-Gangetic Plains | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
| 7 | Eastern Plateau & Hills | MP, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh |
| 8 | Central Plateau & Hills | MP, Rajasthan, UP (Bundelkhand) |
| 9 | Western Plateau & Hills | Maharashtra, MP |
| 10 | Southern Plateau & Hills | AP, Karnataka, TN (interior) |
| 11 | East Coast Plains & Hills | Odisha, AP, TN (coastal) |
| 12 | West Coast Plains & Ghats | Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra (coast) |
| 13 | Gujarat Plains & Hills | Gujarat |
| 14 | Western Dry Region | Rajasthan (western) |
| 15 | Islands | Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep |
NARP (National Agricultural Research Project) further divided India into 127 agro-climatic sub-zones for even more precise agricultural planning at the district and sub-district level.
Why are agro-climatic zones important?
Agro-climatic zones allow agricultural scientists and policymakers to **tailor crop recommendations, research priorities, and development schemes** to the specific conditions of each region. For example, dryland farming techniques are prioritized in Zone 14 (Western Dry Region), while irrigated rice-wheat systems dominate in Zone 6 (Trans-Gangetic Plains). This zone-based approach ensures that agricultural advice is relevant and practical for local farmers.Key Points to Remember
- Planning Commission delineated 15 agro-climatic zones based on soil, climate, and water availability
- NARP further divided India into 127 sub-zones
- Zone 14 (Western Dry Region) = dryland farming; Zone 6 (Trans-Gangetic Plains) = irrigated rice-wheat
- Zone 15 covers Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
Summary Cheat Sheet
| Concept / Topic | Key Details / Explanation |
|---|---|
| Who Delineated Agro-Climatic Zones? | Planning Commission of India |
| Number of Agro-Climatic Zones | 15 zones based on soil type, climate, and water availability |
| Zone 1 — Western Himalayan | J&K, HP, Uttarakhand |
| Zone 2 — Eastern Himalayan | Assam, Sikkim, NE states |
| Zone 3 — Lower Gangetic Plains | West Bengal |
| Zone 4 — Middle Gangetic Plains | UP (eastern), Bihar |
| Zone 5 — Upper Gangetic Plains | UP (western) |
| Zone 6 — Trans-Gangetic Plains | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi — irrigated rice-wheat system |
| Zone 7 — Eastern Plateau & Hills | MP, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh |
| Zone 8 — Central Plateau & Hills | MP, Rajasthan, UP (Bundelkhand) |
| Zone 9 — Western Plateau & Hills | Maharashtra, MP |
| Zone 10 — Southern Plateau & Hills | AP, Karnataka, TN (interior) |
| Zone 11 — East Coast Plains & Hills | Odisha, AP, TN (coastal) |
| Zone 12 — West Coast Plains & Ghats | Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra (coast) |
| Zone 13 — Gujarat Plains & Hills | Gujarat |
| Zone 14 — Western Dry Region | Rajasthan (western) — dryland farming |
| Zone 15 — Islands | Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep |
| NARP (National Agricultural Research Project) | Further divided India into 127 agro-climatic sub-zones for district/sub-district level planning |
| Purpose of Zoning | Tailor crop recommendations, research priorities, and development schemes to region-specific conditions |
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