Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Bengal's agriculture expenditure surges 9.16 times since 2011
The government of Bengal has increased its spending on agriculture and related areas by more than nine times since 2011.
They have helped over 1.13 crore farmers with insurance against crop losses, and the farmers' income has doubled since 2022.
Bengal is a big producer of rice and vegetables in India.
The government has set up many outlets and hubs to help farmers sell their produce directly to consumers.
They also offer special loans to farmers with no interest for a few years.
The government is working to reduce imports and increase exports of agricultural products.
Expenditure on agriculture and allied sectors in Bengal has increased by 9.16 times since 2011.
Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana has insured 1.13 crore farmers, with claims worth Rs 3,938 crore settled at zero cost to farmers.
Bengal is India's leading rice producer, contributing 12.8% of national output, and the second largest vegetable producer with 29.19 million tonnes in 2023.
The state ranks third in horticulture output (33.19 million MT in 2021) and second in tea production (373.48 million kg in 2024).
Bengal has the largest cold storage capacity in the country, with 5.95 million MT, and directly procures nearly 55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy annually from small and marginal farmers.
- Who
- The state government of Bengal
- What
- Increased expenditure on agriculture and allied sectors, implemented various agricultural schemes and initiatives
- When
- Since 2011, with specific data points up to 2025
- Where
- Bengal, India
- Why
- To safeguard farmers, increase agricultural production, and improve farmers' income and access to markets
- Expenditure Increase
- 9.16 times since 2011
- Farmers Insured
- 1.13 crore
- Insurance Claims Settled
- Rs 3,938 crore
- Rice Production
- 12.8% of national output
- Vegetable Production
- 29.19 million tonnes (2023)
- Horticulture Output
- 33.19 million MT (2021)
- Tea Production
- 373.48 million kg (2024)
- Cold Storage Capacity
- 5.95 million MT (43% above national average)
- Paddy Procured Annually
- 55 lakh metric tonnes
- Sufal Bangla Outlets
- 640 outlets and 9 bulk hubs
- Consumers Served Daily
- 3.5 lakh
- Farmers Connected
- 80,000
- Budget Allocation (2025-26)
- Rs 200 crore for Sufal Bangla expansion
- New Outlets Planned
- 350 outlets and 200 procurement centres
- Kisan Credit Card Loan
- Up to Rs 1 lakh at 0% interest for 1-5 years
