Rice production set a new record at 150.184 million tonnes, rising 12.359 million tonnes year-on-year. Wheat output also reached an all-time high of 117.945 million tonnes, up 4.653 million tonnes from the previous year.
Oilseed production recorded significant gains, climbing to an all-time high of 42.989 million tonnes compared with 39.669 million tonnes in 2023–24. Key contributors included soybean at 15.268 million tonnes, groundnut at 11.942 million tonnes, and rapeseed & mustard at 12.667 million tonnes. Moong production reached 4.244 million tonnes.
Nutri/coarse cereals output totalled 63.921 million tonnes, with maize at 43.409 million tonnes and millets at 18.592 million tonnes. Among pulses, chickpea production stood at 11.114 million tonnes, followed by tur at 3.624 million tonnes.
Commercial crop estimates showed sugarcane production at 454.611 million tonnes, cotton at 29.724 million bales (of 170 kg each), and jute & mesta at 8.802 million bales (of 180 kg each).
Minister Chouhan stated that the record harvests have strengthened domestic food and oilseed availability while reducing reliance on imports. The results highlight the combined impact of improved farming practices, technology adoption, and government support measures across various agro-climatic zones.
The substantial increase in production across foodgrains, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops demonstrates continued expansion of India’s agricultural capacity and contributes to greater self-sufficiency in essential commodities.
