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India has achieved a significant agricultural breakthrough with a 6.8% increase in foodgrain production for 2024-25. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the impressive jump from 1,557.6 to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes, highlighting the nation's growing agricultural capabilities. The ministry is implementing a comprehensive strategy involving agricultural scientists, extension officers, and innovative farming practices to drive this growth. This achievement aligns with the government's vision of making India a global agricultural powerhouse and ensuring food security for its population.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Reveals India's Record 6.8% Foodgrain Surge

  • India's foodgrain production jumps 6.8% in 2024-25
  • Agriculture ministry launches nationwide farming innovation campaign
  • Comprehensive strategy to boost agricultural productivity
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India's foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25

India achieves remarkable agricultural milestone with 1,663.9 lakh tonnes foodgrain production, signaling national food security advancement.

"Our vision is not only to meet our country's food requirement, but to make India the food basket of the world. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

New Delhi, May 19

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday that India's foodgrain production has increased by over 106 lakh tonnes to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, which represents a 6.83 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of the previous year.

"In 2023-24, the country's total foodgrains production was around 15,57.6 lakh tonnes. I am glad to tell you that in 2024-25, it has become 16,63.91 lakh tonnes," Chouhan said at a press conference here.

"The production of the rabi crop was 1,600.06 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, now it has increased to 1,645.27 lakh tonnes," he said.

The Union Minister said that his ministry's vision was not only to meet the country's own food requirement, but also to make India the food basket of the world.

Chouhan also gave the call for "One Nation, One Agriculture and One Team" to make the country's farmers self-reliant and increase their incomes at the farmers convention - Krishi Samvaad - at Nagpur on Sunday.

Chouhan said that during a 15-day campaign from May 29 to June 12, agricultural scientists will visit villages to guide farmers on sustainable farming practices and plan for the Kharif season.

With 16,000 agricultural scientists under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), scientists will visit villages as a team along with agricultural extension officers to educate farmers about new seed varieties and innovative farming practices. The government is committed to bridging the gap between laboratories and farmlands, he added.

He said the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, state Agriculture Ministries, the ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and all agricultural institutes should work together as a team. If all the institutions are connected, targets are set, roadmaps are made, then miracles can be made in agriculture, he added.

Making another big announcement, the minister said the Centre would set up a national-level lab in Pune under the Clean Plant Programme. This laboratory will be set up in Pune for research on the original species of plants.

Emphasising increasing agricultural production, Chouhan said that the Clean Plant Programme is being run to ensure pure and disease-free nurseries. To increase production, farmers should understand the need for good quality seeds, soil testing and reduction in production costs.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news! 🇮🇳 Our farmers are the real heroes behind this achievement. The 6.8% increase shows how agricultural reforms and scientific interventions are paying off. Hope the benefits reach small farmers too. Jai Kisan!
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I wonder about the distribution. We still see food wastage and storage issues. The government should focus equally on supply chain management and reducing post-harvest losses. Otherwise increased production alone won't solve hunger issues.
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Sanjay T.
The Clean Plant Programme in Pune is a visionary step! 👏 Quality seeds and disease-free plants will boost yields sustainably. My father is a farmer in Maharashtra and he's been waiting for such scientific support. Hope the scientists' village visits bring practical solutions.
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Ananya R.
Good production numbers but what about MSP implementation? Farmers in our village still struggle with fair prices. The 'One Nation, One Agriculture' vision sounds nice but needs proper execution at ground level. More focus on market linkages please!
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Vikram J.
As someone from Punjab, I'm happy but concerned about water usage. High production is great but we must promote crops that need less water. The scientists should emphasize sustainable practices during their village visits. #MoreCropPerDrop
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Neha P.
This makes me proud! India can truly become the world's food basket if we maintain this growth. The Krishi Samvaad initiative is excellent - farmers need continuous guidance. Maybe they can include sessions on organic farming too? 🌱

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