Backgrounder: resilient farm production: foodgrains 357.73 MMT in 2024-25
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What happened
- India produced a record 357.73 MMT foodgrains in 2024-25 [PIB].
Background
- FY26 third advance estimate rose further to 376.56 MT (May 2026).
Why it matters
- Record grain output is the base on which food security schemes stand.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-04): india produced a record 357.73 MMT foodgrains in 2024-25.
- Record grain output is the base on which food security schemes stand.
Quotable data pointIndia produced a record 357.73 MMT foodgrains in 2024-25.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: farm production, 4 Apr 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: production figures.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Foodgrain 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
2025-26 3rd AE
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Source type
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: farm production, 4 Apr 2026
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