Gujarat's Okra Production Boosts Horticulture Sector Ahead of VGRC 2026

Gujarat's horticulture sector is growing fast, especially in the Saurashtra-Kutch region.

In 2024-25, they produced 1.5 lakh tonnes of okra on 14,000 hectares.

This is part of a bigger trend where vegetables are grown on 2,32,584 hectares, yielding 47,91,504 metric tonnes.

The average productivity is 20.60 metric tonnes per hectare, showing that farmers are doing better.

The government supports this with schemes like MIDH and NHM, which help farmers with technology and training.

This growth will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 in Rajkot, where leaders and experts will discuss how to keep improving agriculture and development in the region.