India’s Agriculture Output Rises 54.6% Over 12 Years: Report

India’s agriculture and allied sectors have recorded a 54.6% increase in Gross Value of Output (GVO) at constant prices between 2011-12 and 2023-24, according to the latest report from the National Statistical Office (NSO), released on Friday. The GVO rose from ₹19.08 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹29.49 lakh crore in 2023-24, reflecting steady growth over the years.

The NSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, released the data through its annual report titled Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24). It offers detailed statistics covering crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries at both current and constant prices.

The report also revealed that the Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture and allied sectors at current prices grew by about 225%, rising from ₹15.02 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹48.78 lakh crore in 2023-24, indicating the sector’s strong economic contribution.

In terms of output composition, the crop sector continued to be the largest contributor to GVO, reaching ₹15.95 lakh crore in 2023-24 and accounting for 54.1% of the total agricultural output. Cereals, along with fruits and vegetables, made up 52.5% of this value. Within cereals, paddy and wheat together contributed approximately 85% of the total GVO at constant prices in 2023-24.

Five states — Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, and Haryana — collectively contributed nearly 53% of the total GVO of cereals. While Uttar Pradesh's share declined slightly from 18.6% in 2011-12 to 17.2% in 2023-24, it continued to be the top contributor.

The report also noted a shift in fruit production trends. In 2023-24, banana overtook mango as the highest contributor in the fruit category, with GVOs of ₹47,000 crore and ₹46,100 crore respectively. Mango had consistently led the category from 2011-12 to 2021-22.

Potato remained the top contributor among vegetables, with its GVO increasing from ₹21,300 crore in 2011-12 to ₹37,200 crore in 2023-24. Additionally, floriculture experienced significant growth, with GVO at constant prices almost doubling from ₹17,400 crore to ₹28,100 crore over the same period, highlighting rising commercial interest in flower cultivation.

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