Parliament Question: Productivity of Paddy Yield

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 321 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02ND DECEMBER, 2025 PRODUCTIVITY OF PADDY YIELD 321. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण म(cid:287)ं ी be pleased to state: (a) the details of the data on productivity of paddy yields (kg/ha) and of other major crops for the latest year for which data are available, State-wise; (b) whether the Government is aware of large inter-State variation in paddy productivity across the North-East; (c) if so, the details regarding the steps taken to increase paddy productivity, if not, reasons for not undertaking study on paddy productivity of States; and (d) the details regarding the targeted measures (such as seed/varietal programmes, extension services, irrigation, micro-nutrient/soil care and climate-smart practices) and State-specific interventions planned to raise yields in low-performing North-Eastern States, with expected timelines and budgetary allocations? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR) (a): The details of the State-wise data on productivity of paddy (in terms of rice) and other major crops for the year 2024-25 are given at Annexure. (b) to (d): Agricultural productivity is influenced by a wide range of factors, including soil conditions, levels of irrigation, weather, rainfall and temperature scenario, land-holding size, types of seeds being used, manure / fertiliser usage, farming practices etc. These factors contribute to inter-State variation in the productivity of crops. In this regard, the efforts of the State Government are being supplemented through various Schemes of the Government of India, which include a comprehensive range of central sector as well as centrally sponsoredschemes and programmes. These schemes encompass entire spectrum of agriculture including credit, insurance, income support, infrastructure, crops (including horticulture), seeds, farm mechanization, produce marketing, organic and natural farming, irrigation, extension services, procurement from farmers at minimum support prices, digital agriculture (including digital crop surveys) etc. The details of select major schemes pertaining to agricultural productivity is given as under: The National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) is implemented in 28 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs), including North-Eastern States. The objective of NFSNM is to increase production of foodgrains through area expansion and productivity enhancement. Under this scheme, the incentives are provided to the farmers, through the States/UTs, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system-based demonstrations, distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, integrated nutrient and pest management techniques, improved farm implements/tools/resource conservation machineries, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping season, etc. The details of funds released under NFSNM during last three years for the North-Eastern States is as under: (Rs. in Crore) Year Release 2022-23 24.03 2023-24 34.49 2024-25 37.71 Source: DA&FW Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, wherein States have been provided flexibility and autonomy for selection, planning, approval and execution of projects under the scheme in areas of Agriculture and allied sectors as per need, priorities and agro-climatic requirements. The funds are release to the State Government as Grants-in-Aid on the basis of projects submitted by State Level Sanctioning Committee Meeting(SLSC) headed by the Chief Secretary of the concerned State. Government of India thereafter approves the project which are duly recommended by the SLSC and fulfill the norms of the schematic guidelines. It is for the State Government to further implement the scheme in the State as per its priorities in various areas of Agricultureand allied sectors. From 2015-16 the funding pattern of RKVY changed from 100% central share to 60:40 between Centre and States whereas 90:10 between Central and North Eastern & 3 Himalayan States. For UTs it remains 100% Central share. The details of funds released to the North Eastern States under RKVY during the last three years is as under: (Rs. in Crore) Year Release 2022-23 574.00 2023-24 947.95 2024-25 750.31 # For FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 all components of PM-RKVY(Details Project Report (DPR)+Annual Action Plan (AAP) Component), Source: DA&FW The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare advises the States and seed producing agencies from time to time to place the breeder seeds indents of newly released High Yielding Varieties (HYVs), stress tolerant varieties (drought, flood and salinity) including stress tolerant/ climate resilient /smart varieties (to tackle the challenges of climate changes more effective way) of different crops developed by ICAR Institutes /State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) etc. for further multiplication into foundation and certified seeds, so as to make available required seeds of these crops varieties to the farmers to enhance agricultural production, productivity and also to help farmers’ profitability in the country. The Government of India is promoting mechanization with the specific aim of increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is low. It also aims at promoting 'Custom Hiring Centers' to offset the adverse economies of scale arising due to small land holding and high cost of individual ownership. In this regard, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization' (SMAM) is being implemented through the State Governments, including North Eastern States w.e.f. 2014-15. Under SMAM, financial assistance is being provided for purchase of agricultural machines and equipments, including tractors, to the farmers on individual ownership basis and for establishment of Custom Hiring Centre (CHC)/High Tech Hub/Farm Machinery Bank (FMB).National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) implements strategies to make Indian agriculture more resilient to the changing climate. Several schemes under NMSA deal with adverse climate situations in agriculture. Per Drop More Crop scheme increases water use efficiency at the farm level through Micro Irrigation technologies i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Rainfed Area Development scheme promotes Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variability. The Soil Health Card (SHC) / Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme is operational through the State Governments under the National Project on Management of Soil Health & Fertility. SHC provides information to farmers on soil nutrient status of their soil and recommends appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health and fertility. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Agroforestry & National Bamboo Mission also promote climate resilience in agriculture. Further, to increase the paddy productivity, ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack has developed and released five varieties (CR Dhan-307, CR Dhan-310, CR Dhan-311, CR Dhan-801 and CR Dhan-802) for Assam State under area extension and supplied breeder seeds to state seed agencies, enabling production and distribution of certified and truthful-labelled (TL) seeds to farmers. In 2024, a total of 10,000 kg of TL seeds from eight improved varieties, along with local Joha and Bora rice, were distributed to more than 600 farmers across multiple districts. To accelerate adoption, Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) were conducted in Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Kamrup, Nalbari and Goalpara districts, showcasing climate-smart varieties (CR Dhan 801 and 802), bio-fortified lines (CR Dhan 310 and 311), aromatic CR Dhan 909 and high-yielding CR Dhan 307. These efforts were supported by awareness programmes, field days and farmer–scientist interactions, ensuring effective dissemination of high yielding, climate-resilient and nutritionally enhanced varieties along with technical guidance for improved crop management. The planned interventions to raise rice yields in low-performing North-Eastern States focus on strengthening varietal adoption, improving seed delivery systems, modernizing crop management, expanding extension support, etc. These interventions collectively aim to improve productivity, resilience and income levels across the North- Eastern rice-farming communities.Annexure State-wise productivity of major agricultural crops for the year 2024-25 Productivity (Kg/Hectare) State Rice Wheat Maize Tur Gram Urad Moong Andhra Pradesh 3928 - 6510 475 1063 1225 907 Arunachal Pradesh 1856 1975 1583 893 - 963 1044 Assam 2225 1349 4743 865 877 675 829 Bihar 2561 3145 6101 1558 1045 979 595 Chhattisgarh 2655 1599 3241 595 1018 370 378 Gujarat 2410 3017 1858 1162 1841 787 923 Haryana 3766 4774 3716 1180 1688 529 912 Himachal Pradesh 2080 2120 2650 869 1020 710 490 Jharkhand 1894 2201 2418 1177 1173 879 834 Karnataka 3344 1255 3234 572 597 587 427 Kerala 2923 - 3117 1533 - 722 814 Madhya Pradesh 2345 3163 2884 842 1558 722 1189 Maharashtra 2299 1922 2922 1160 1031 833 640 Manipur 2465 2320 2216 1210 1200 1100 800 Meghalaya 2592 1790 2265 1305 1078 - - Mizoram 1709 - 1893 680 - - - Nagaland 1736 1840 2008 946 845 826 1129 Odisha 2485 1796 3071 1566 855 431 479 Punjab 4428 5123 4303 1261 1188 580 890 Rajasthan 2593 3559 2658 903 1215 365 516 Sikkim 1242 1160 1793 - - 945 - Tamil Nadu 3288 5487 677 926 465 290 Telangana 3627 1973 5860 934 1762 1462 705 Tripura 3185 2172 2118 823 779 796 726 Uttar Pradesh 2824 3714 2880 1238 1354 704 851 Uttarakhand 2710 3310 2743 1178 845 918 837 West Bengal 2865 3130 6999 1800 1240 742 875 All India 2929 3595 3590 836 1218 710 719State-wise productivity of major agricultural crops for the year 2024-25 Productivity (Kg/Hectare) State Rapeseed Groundnut Soybean Sugarcane Cotton Jute & Mustard Andhra Pradesh 1151 1321 705 90242 476 - Arunachal Pradesh 941 1423 1045 21563 - - Assam - - 788 42336 79 2151 Bihar 1133 812 1204 63091 2576 Chhattisgarh 1112 904 441 55930 302 - Gujarat 2657 1523 1871 72651 513 - Haryana 1066 - 2146 81382 502 - Himachal Pradesh 950 790 810 15440 - - Jharkhand 1219 1187 883 75130 - 2731 Karnataka 961 1294 - 89000 570 - Kerala 1497 - 987 83360 1495 - Madhya Pradesh 2207 917 1322 57090 486 - Maharashtra 1448 1453 403 94230 304 - Manipur 1100 820 960 48690 - - Meghalaya - 1929 940 3017 144 1581 Mizoram - 1176 1420 27110 Nagaland 1050 1262 1102 43280 600 1905 Odisha 2096 - 342 51338 586 2806 Punjab 1710 - 1766 82050 439 - Rajasthan 2024 1089 1552 79977 484 - Sikkim - - 870 - - - Tamil Nadu 2439 1130 235 102000 350 - Telangana 2106 1884 799 93064 543 - Tripura 1475 - 897 56404 272 1619 Uttar Pradesh 1100 967 1474 81165 336 - Uttarakhand 1505 1454 1055 84659 - - West Bengal 3045 750 1250 66580 850 2948 All India 2073 1179 1463 83416 440 2807 *****