India is a significant player in the global lentil market, being the largest producer, consumer, and importer of lentils. Lentils are a staple food in many parts of India, and they form an essential part of the diet for a large portion of the population. The country's diverse climate and agricultural practices make it conducive to lentil cultivation. India not only produces lentils to meet domestic demand but also imports them to supplement its needs. Lentils are a crucial source of protein and nutrition in the Indian diet, and their production and consumption are integral to the country's agricultural and food landscape.

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.