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India Confirms Record 2024–25 Foodgrain Output at 357.73 Million Tonnes

The Agriculture Ministry credited farmer efforts plus MSP-backed procurement, signaling a fresh push for pulses self-reliance.

Overview

  • Government final estimates show an 8% year-on-year rise from 332.29 million tonnes in 2023–24 to 357.73 million tonnes.
  • Rice reached 150.18 million tonnes and wheat 117.94 million tonnes, both setting new production records.
  • Coarse cereals rose to 63.92 million tonnes, pulses to 25.68 million tonnes, and oilseeds to 42.98 million tonnes.
  • Cotton output fell to 29.72 million bales (170 kg each) while sugarcane held broadly steady at 454.61 million tonnes.
  • Officials highlighted a decade-long climb from 251.54 million tonnes in 2015–16 and began internal strategy talks, including the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission.