March 10, 2026 5:52 PM

India’s foodgrain output projected at record levels in second advance estimates for 2025-26

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Second Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2025-26, indicating a strong outlook for the country’s foodgrain output during both the Kharif and Rabi seasons. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the estimates and said the agricultural sector continues to make steady progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the estimates, Kha...