New Delhi: In a landmark achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, overtaking China with an impressive output of 150.18 million tonnes.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this feat while unveiling 184 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 25 crops. “India has left China behind in rice production and become the world’s largest producer,” he declared, noting China’s production stands at 145 million tonnes. He described it as an unprecedented milestone, transforming India from a food-deficient nation to a key global supplier.
The minister credited advancements in seed technology, with thousands of improved varieties developed over decades boosting yields and farmers’ incomes. He directed officials to ensure swift dissemination of these new seeds to cultivators nationwide.
Chouhan also highlighted abundant food grain reserves, assuring robust food security. This success underscores India’s evolving role in international markets, supplying rice amid growing global demand.
As farmers reap the benefits of scientific progress, this milestone signals brighter prospects for rural prosperity and self-reliance.
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