India Achieves Record 357 Million Tonnes Foodgrain Production in 2025

In a historic achievement for Indian agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the country has produced an all-time high of 357 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2025. The announcement was made during the 128th edition of his radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on November 30, highlighting the nation’s increasing food self-sufficiency and sustained agricultural growth.

This record is particularly significant as it reflects a 100 million tonne increase in output compared to a decade ago, underlining India’s consistent efforts to modernize and expand its agriculture sector.

A Decade of Agricultural Transformation

Over the last ten years, India’s agriculture landscape has undergone a substantial transformation,

• Foodgrain output increased from around 257 million tonnes in 2015 to 357 million tonnes in 2025, marking a decadal growth of nearly 40%.
• This growth is driven by a combination of better irrigation, enhanced seed varieties, mechanization, and direct farmer support schemes.
• Prime Minister Modi credited farmer-centric policies, technological interventions, and initiatives like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and soil health cards as key enablers of this growth.

Emphasis on Natural Farming

The Prime Minister also used the occasion to spotlight the growing momentum around natural farming, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical-based agriculture.

During his visit to Coimbatore, PM Modi attended the South India Natural Farming Summit (November 19–21), organized by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum. The summit promoted,

• Eco-friendly agricultural practices
• Chemical-free farming models
• Agro-innovation and organic input technologies
• Market linkages for farmer-producer organisations (FPOs)

PM Modi expressed admiration for the youth taking up natural farming, noting a rise in highly educated individuals entering agriculture with a vision for sustainable growth.

Natural Farming Exhibition and Farmer Engagement

At the Natural Farming Exhibition in Coimbatore, the Prime Minister,

• Interacted with local farmers
• Viewed demonstrations of indigenous technologies and organic farming practices
• Inspected crop displays and innovative eco-friendly packaging solutions
• He emphasized the importance of regenerative agriculture for both economic and environmental sustainability.

Government Support and Initiatives

The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, one of the largest direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes for farmers, continues to play a pivotal role. On November 19, the 21st instalment of PM-Kisan was released to beneficiaries.

This ongoing financial support, alongside strategic summits and exhibitions, signals the government’s dual focus on boosting production and promoting sustainable models of farming.

Key Takeaways

• Record Achieved: 357 million tonnes of foodgrain production in 2025
• Growth: 100 million tonnes increase over the last 10 years
• Announcement By: PM Narendra Modi during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (Nov 30, 2025)
• Event Highlighted: South India Natural Farming Summit (Nov 19–21, 2025)