While Punjab and Haryana are among the top states in terms of foodgrain production, Uttar Pradesh and some western and southern states dominate the production of non-food grains.
While Punjab and Haryana are among the top states in terms of foodgrain production, Uttar Pradesh and some western and southern states dominate the production of non-food grains.
Punjab and Haryana are different from other states in terms of foodgrain yield. Yield is the weight of the harvested produce divided by the area of the land sown. Food grains include rice, wheat, pulses and coarse cereals. In terms of total foodgrain production, Punjab and Haryana The top states are included, followed by Madhya Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh and some western and southern states dominate the production of non-food grains, which include oilseeds, cotton, sugarcane and jute. The calculations in these graphs are for undivided Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Regions: North (light blue), South (lavender), East (lilac), Northeast (green), West (yellow), Central India (grey) and Union Territories (orange)
Net Sown Area: 1990-1991 Vs 2017-2018
The graph shows the net sown area measured in thousand hectares. The area sown more than once in a year is calculated only once. The net sown area has decreased drastically in Odisha, Maharashtra and Bihar, while it has increased significantly in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
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Production of food grains: 1990-1991 vs 2019-2020
The graph shows the food grains produced in thousand tonnes. Foodgrain production has shown a significant improvement in most of the states, while there has been a slight decline in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
Production of non-food grains: 1990-1991 vs 2019-2020
This graph shows the non-food grains produced in thousand tonnes. Non-foodgrain production has improved significantly in most states but declined significantly in Tamil Nadu and Odisha. Uttar Pradesh leads the country after Maharashtra in both the years
Yield per hectare: 1990-1991 vs 2019-2020
The graph shows the yield obtained in kilograms per hectare in food grain production. While yield has improved significantly in most of the states, Punjab and Haryana still lead the country
Source: RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States
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