Madhya Pradesh has delivered an impressive performance in the agriculture sector, securing a place among India’s leading producing states in foodgrains, pulses, and oilseeds. With a total foodgrain output of 46.63 million tonnes, the state ranks second nationally. It holds the top position in pulses production and stands second in oilseeds.
The state has strengthened its national standing through substantial contributions in wheat, maize, and coarse cereals. Notably, pulses production reached 5.24 million tonnes, while soybean output stood at 5.38 million tonnes figures that have reinforced Madhya Pradesh’s reputation as a key agricultural hub.
Wheat production, Madhya Pradesh recorded 24.51 million tonnes, capturing nearly 20.78 percent of the national share and securing second place in the country. The state also performed strongly in maize, producing 6.64 million tonnes and contributing around 15.30 percent to the national total.
In the category of coarse cereals (nutri/cereals), production reached 7.78 million tonnes, accounting for approximately 12.17 percent of India’s output and placing the state third overall.
Madhya Pradesh emerged as the leading producer of pulses with 5.24 million tonnes, representing 20.40 percent of the country’s total production. In gram (chickpea) production, the state ranked second, producing 2.11 million tonnes and contributing about 19.01 percent to the national figure.
The state also maintained a strong position in oilseeds, producing 8.25 million tonnes and securing a 19.19 percent national share, ranking second overall. Soybean production was particularly significant, with 5.38 million tonnes about 35.27 percent of India’s total output making Madhya Pradesh one of the country’s foremost soybean-producing states.
Groundnut production reached 1.55 million tonnes, accounting for nearly 12.99 percent of the national output and placing the state third in this category.
The steady growth in production has been supported by the effective implementation of both central and state government initiatives, including fertilizer distribution, crop protection programmes, crop diversification, the One District–One Product scheme, the State Millet Mission, promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations, crop insurance coverage, irrigation expansion, and price support measures. These coordinated efforts have significantly strengthened the state’s agricultural base and positioned Madhya Pradesh as a major contributor to India’s agricultural economy.
FAQs:
1. Why is Madhya Pradesh agriculture important in India?
It ranks second in foodgrains and oilseeds and first in pulses production nationally.
2. What is the total foodgrain production of Madhya Pradesh?
The state produced 46.63 million tonnes of foodgrains.
3. How much soybean does Madhya Pradesh produce?
Soybean production reached 5.38 million tonnes, about 35.27% of India’s total output.
4. What is the wheat production in Madhya Pradesh?
Wheat production stood at 24.51 million tonnes.
5. What factors support Madhya Pradesh agriculture growth?
Government schemes, irrigation expansion, crop insurance, fertilizer supply, and Farmer Producer Organizations support growth.
