MoSPI Releases Comprehensive 2011–12 to 2023–24 Agri & Allied Output Report

New Delhi, Jun 28 (KNN) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the latest “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors” for the years 2011–12 to 2023–24.

The report, prepared by the National Statistical Office (NSO), offers a detailed analysis of the performance and growth of India's agriculture sector over the past decade.

It highlights trends in output value across major components like crops, livestock, forestry, and fishing, based on data at both current and constant prices.

According to the report, the Gross Value Added (GVA) of the agriculture and allied sectors at current prices increased significantly from Rs 1,502 trillion in 2011–12 to Rs 4,878 trillion in 2023–24.

At constant 2011–12 prices, the Gross Value of Output (GVO) rose from Rs 1,908 trillion to Rs 2,949 trillion during the same period, indicating steady real growth.

The crop sector continued to be the largest contributor to agricultural output, accounting for 54.1% of total GVO in 2023–24. Within crops, cereals and fruits & vegetables together made up over half the value, with paddy and wheat contributing the most to cereal production.

In horticulture, banana slightly overtook mango in value terms in 2023–24, while potato maintained its lead among vegetables.

Floriculture showed strong growth, almost doubling in output value over the period. Among spices, Madhya Pradesh emerged as the top-producing state, followed by Karnataka and Gujarat.

The livestock sector also showed robust growth, with milk contributing the highest share though meat production grew notably in recent years.

Forestry and logging witnessed consistent increases, especially in industrial wood production, which saw its share jump to over 70% of the forestry output.

The fishing and aquaculture segment increased its overall contribution, with a gradual shift in dominance from inland to marine fisheries.

The report offers a comprehensive view of India’s evolving agricultural economy.

(KNN Bureau)