India’s Foodgrain Output Climbs To Record 357.73 Million Tonnes in 2024–25: Agriculture Ministry

New Delhi, Nov 21 (KNN) India’s total foodgrain production for 2024-25 has reached an all-time high of 357.73 million tonnes, marking nearly 8 percent growth over last year’s 332.30 million tonnes, according to final estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanked farmers for the achievement, noting that foodgrain output has risen by over 106 million tonnes in the past decade, from 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16 to 357.73 million tonnes this year.

Rice production reached a record 150.18 million tonnes, while wheat output increased to 117.94 million tonnes. Production of maize and millets also saw significant growth, reaching 43.40 million tonnes and 18.59 million tonnes respectively.

Oilseed output rose to an estimated 42.99 million tonnes in 2024–25 from 39.67 million tonnes last year, supported by higher soybean and groundnut production.

Pulses such as moong showed notable increases, and the Minister said the government’s ‘Self Reliance in Pulses Mission’ is expected to further accelerate production. 

Minister said that assured Minimum Support price (MSP) procurement for tur, urad, chana and moong continues to benefit large numbers of farmers.

He added that the government will maintain its focus on farmer welfare and productivity enhancement to sustain the sector’s growth momentum.

(KNN Bureau)