Final estimates 2024-25: record foodgrain output of 357.73 million tonnes
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the final estimates of crop production for 2024-25 on 20 November 2025, putting India's foodgrain output at a record 357.73 million tonnes, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
Summary
The final crop production estimates for 2024-25, released by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, show nearly 8% growth in foodgrain output to a record 357.73 million tonnes. Rice reached a record 1,501.84 lakh tonnes and wheat 1,179.45 lakh tonnes. Oilseed output rose to a record 429.89 lakh tonnes from 396.69 lakh tonnes, driven by groundnut (119.42 lakh tonnes) and soybean (152.68 lakh tonnes); total pulses stood at 256.83 lakh tonnes. Maize rose to 434.09 lakh tonnes and Shri Anna (millets) to 185.92 lakh tonnes. Foodgrain output has risen by about 106 million tonnes since 2015-16 (251.54 million tonnes).
Key facts
- Foodgrain 2024-25
- 357.73 million tonnes (record)
- Foodgrain 2023-24
- 332.30 million tonnes
- Rice
- 1,501.84 lakh tonnes (record)
- Wheat
- 1,179.45 lakh tonnes (record)
- Oilseeds
- 429.89 lakh tonnes (2023-24: 396.69)
- Pulses
- 256.83 lakh tonnes
- Maize / Shri Anna
- 434.09 / 185.92 lakh tonnes
- 2015-16 foodgrain
- 251.54 million tonnes
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the final estimates for 2024-25 released in November 2025, India's total foodgrain production was:
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Correct answer: C — 357.73 million tonnes
Foodgrain production in 2024-25 reached a record 357.73 million tonnes, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
As per the final estimates for 2024-25, India's total oilseed production was estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — 429.89 lakh tonnes
Oilseed output in 2024-25 was a record 429.89 lakh tonnes, 33.20 lakh tonnes more than 396.69 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the final crop production estimates for 2024-25: 1. Rice production reached a record 1,501.84 lakh tonnes. 2. Maize production fell compared with 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: maize rose to 434.09 lakh tonnes from 376.65 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.