India’s Foodgrain Production Hits Record 354 Million Tonnes In 2024-25

India’s foodgrain production has reached a record high of 354 million tonnes for the year 2024-25, marking a significant 6.6% increase compared to last year’s output of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates.

This surge in production reflects the country’s strong agricultural performance across major crops, including rice, wheat, maize, soyabean, pulses, and groundnuts.

Record Foodgrain Production Across Key Crops

The estimates reveal substantial growth in the production of several key foodgrains. Rice production reached 1490.74 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), a 112 LMT increase over the previous year.

Wheat production has also seen a notable rise, with an estimated output of 1175.07 LMT, up by 42.15 LMT compared to last year.

Coarse grains, which include crops like jawar, bajra, and ragi, have shown a significant increase of 52.04 LMT, bringing the total to 621.40 LMT. Pulse production is expected to reach 252.38 LMT, marking a rise of 9.92 LMT over the previous year.

Specifically, moong production reached 38.19 LMT, compared to 35.61 LMT in the previous year.

Soybean And Groundnut Production Soar

Soybean production is estimated at 151.80 LMT, a rise of 21.18 LMT from the previous year, while groundnut production is projected to reach 118.96 LMT, an increase of 17.16 LMT.

The production of rapeseed and mustard has also shown a strong performance, with an estimated 126.06 LMT.

Positive Impact Of Government Policies

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan credited the record foodgrain production to the government’s farmer-friendly policies.

These policies, which include an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for various crops and the timely supply of subsidised fertilisers, have played a vital role in boosting agricultural output.

Chouhan emphasized that while the increase in pulses and oilseeds production is commendable, efforts to further accelerate the growth in these areas should continue.

MSP Increase For Kharif Crops

The government has also taken steps to support farmers through enhanced prices.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.

The government has granted the highest MSP increases to nigerseed (Rs 820 per quintal), followed by ragi (Rs 596 per quintal), cotton (Rs 589 per quintal), and sesamum (Rs 579 per quintal).

India’s agriculture sector continues to show strong growth, with record production figures for multiple crops, thanks to favourable government policies.

As the country’s foodgrain production surges, there is a growing focus on further enhancing the output of pulses and oilseeds to meet the demand.

These strategic measures position India to strengthen its agricultural foundation and ensure food security for its growing population.

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