India’s Farm Output Reaches ₹29.49 Lakh Crore in FY24, Shows NSO Report.
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On June 28, 2025, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released its annual Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors, revealing that India’s farm output reached ₹29.49 lakh crore in FY 2023–24 at constant 2011–12 prices—a 54.6% rise since FY12.
- The Gross Value of Output (GVO) from agriculture and allied activities climbed from ₹19.08 lakh crore in FY12 to ₹29.49 lakh crore in FY24 (constant prices), indicating a robust 54.6% increase over twelve years.
- At current prices, Gross Value Added (GVA) surged by approximately 225%, up from ₹15.02 lakh crore in FY12 to ₹48.78 lakh crore in FY24—showcasing the sector's amplified economic contribution.
- The crop segment remained the primary driver with ₹15.95 lakh crore GVO in FY24, accounting for 54.1% of total agricultural output. Cereals, fruits, and vegetables represented over 52% of crop output value.
Main Point :- (i) Among cereals, paddy and wheat made up approximately 85% of cereal GVO. In the fruits category, banana (₹47,000 crore) overtook mango (₹46,100 crore), while potato led the vegetable GVO at ₹37,200 crore in FY24.
(ii) Production in floriculture nearly doubled, rising from ₹17,400 crore in FY12 to ₹28,100 crore in FY24. Similarly, livestock, forestry, and fisheries sectors saw healthy growth, reflecting the diversification of India’s agri-allied economy.
(iii) Five agricultural powerhouses—Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, and Haryana—contributed around 53% of total cereal output GVO in FY24. Uttar Pradesh retained its lead, though its share slightly reduced from 18.6% (FY12) to 17.2% (FY24).
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