Context:
The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released its comprehensive annual publication on “Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011–12 to 2023–24)” on June 28, 2025. The report provides detailed estimates at both current and constant (2011–12) prices across crop, livestock, forestry, and fishing & aquaculture sectors.
Key Highlights:
Overall Agricultural Growth
- Gross Value Added (GVA) at current prices grew by 225%, from ₹1,502 thousand crore in 2011–12 to ₹4,878 thousand crore in 2023–24.
- Gross Value of Output (GVO) at constant prices grew 54.6%, from ₹1,908 thousand crore to ₹2,949 thousand crore.
Crop Sector
- Crop sector remains the largest contributor to agricultural GVO with ₹1,595 thousand crore in 2023–24, forming 54.1% of total GVO.
- Cereals and fruits & vegetables together contribute 52.5% of total crop output.
Cereal Output and State Contributions
- Paddy and wheat alone account for ~85% of the cereal GVO.
- Top 5 states (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, Haryana) contribute 53% of total cereal GVO.
- Uttar Pradesh retained the top spot despite its share declining from 18.6% (2011–12) to 17.2% (2023–24).
Fruits, Vegetables, and Floriculture Trends
- Banana (₹47,000 Cr) overtook mango (₹46,100 Cr) in fruit GVO in 2023–24.
- Potato remained the top vegetable crop with GVO rising from ₹21,300 Cr to ₹37,200 Cr.
- Floriculture nearly doubled in value—from ₹17,400 Cr to ₹28,100 Cr—indicating diversification into commercial horticulture.
Regional Production Shifts
- Shifting contributions from different states in fruits, vegetables, and floriculture sectors reflect changing regional strengths and cropping patterns.
Condiments and Spices
- Madhya Pradesh became the leading state with 19.2% share in GVO of condiments and spices.
- Karnataka (16.6%) and Gujarat (15.5%) followed closely.
Livestock Sector
- Livestock GVO surged from ₹488k Cr (2011–12) to ₹919k Cr (2023–24).
- Milk continues to dominate with a slightly reduced share (67.2% → 65.9%), while meat increased from 19.7% to 24.1%.
Forestry and Logging
- Forestry GVO grew from ₹149k Cr to ₹227k Cr.
- Industrial wood’s share rose significantly from 49.9% to 70.2%, highlighting increased commercial exploitation.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Fisheries’ share in agricultural GVO increased from 4.2% to 7.0%.
- Marine fish output rose to 49.8%, surpassing inland fish which dropped to 50.2%.
- West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh saw notable shifts in fisheries output rankings.
