Archive · 5 Jan 2026
India Becomes World's Largest Rice Producer
India has become the top rice producer in the world, making more rice than China.
The country made 150.18 million tonnes of rice, which is more than China's 145.28 million tonnes.
The Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced this news and also introduced 184 new types of seeds for different crops.
These new seeds can help farmers grow more food and make better money.
The seeds are also strong against bad weather and diseases.
The government wants to make sure these seeds reach all farmers quickly.
They also want to grow more pulses and oilseeds to make India self-sufficient in food.
India has become the world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes, surpassing China's 145.28 million tonnes.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new high-yielding seed varieties of 25 crops to boost production and farmers' income.
The new seed varieties are climate-resilient, high-yielding, and resistant to major pests and diseases.
India has transformed from a food-deficient country to a global food provider, with abundant foodgrain stocks ensuring food security.
The government aims to increase the production of pulses and oilseeds to achieve self-sufficiency in food.
- Who
- India, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- What
- India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China, and released 184 new high-yielding seed varieties of 25 crops
- When
- January 4, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To boost crop production, enhance farmers' income, and ensure food security
- Rice Production
- 150.18 million tonnes
- China's Rice Production
- 145.28 million tonnes
- New Varieties Released
- 184
- Crop Categories
- 25
- High-Yielding Varieties Approved
- 3,236
- Total Varieties Notified Since 1969
- 7,205
- Focus Areas for New Varieties
- Cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fodder crops, sugarcane, cotton, jute, tobacco
- Seed Multiplication Rates Increased
- 1.5 to 2 times
