Third Advance Estimates: record foodgrain output of 3,539.59 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
India's foodgrain production in 2024-25 is estimated at a record 3,539.59 lakh tonnes, about 6.5% higher than 2023-24, according to the Third Advance Estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry on 28 May 2025.
Summary
The Agriculture Ministry released the Third Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2024-25 on 28 May 2025, putting foodgrain production at a record 3,539.59 lakh tonnes (LMT), 216.61 LMT (about 6.5%) more than 3,322.98 LMT in 2023-24. Rice production is estimated at 1,490.74 LMT, up 112.49 LMT, and wheat at 1,175.07 LMT, up 42.15 LMT. Record output was also estimated for maize, groundnut and soybean. The ministry attributed the increase largely to a favourable monsoon.
Key facts
- Released
- 28 May 2025, Agriculture Ministry
- Foodgrains 2024-25
- 3,539.59 LMT (record; +216.61 LMT, ~6.5%)
- Rice
- 1,490.74 LMT (+112.49)
- Wheat
- 1,175.07 LMT (+42.15)
- Other records
- Maize, groundnut, soybean
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is India's foodgrain production for 2024-25 as per the Third Advance Estimates released on 28 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3,539.59 lakh tonnes
Foodgrain production is estimated at a record 3,539.59 LMT; 3,322.98 LMT was the 2023-24 figure.
As per the Third Advance Estimates for 2024-25, India's rice production is estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — 1,490.74 LMT
Rice is estimated at 1,490.74 LMT (up from 1,378.25 LMT); 1,175.07 LMT is wheat.