India records highest foodgrain production increase in a decade

of 106 million tonnes. According to the minister, India has set multiple new production records this year. Rice output has reached 150.184 million tonnes, up by 12.359 million tonnes compared to last year. Wheat production has also hit an all-time high at 117.945 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.653 million tonnes. Among pulses and oilseeds, notable gains were recorded: moong rose to 4.244 million tonnes, soybean to 15.268 million tonnes, and groundnut to 11.942 million tonnes. Chouhan highlighted especially strong momentum in oilseed production. Total oilseed output for 2024/25 is estimated at a record 42.989 million tonnes, compared with 39.669 million tonnes in 2023/24. Record harvests of soybean and groundnut, along with 12.667 million tonnes of rapeseed and mustard, have significantly strengthened India’s domestic supply and reduced import dependence. Maize and millet (‘Shri Anna’) production also increased, estimated at 43.409 million tonnes and 18.592 ...