Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)

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The National Statistics Office (NSO) released a report offering a comprehensive overview of India's agricultural performance over the past decade.

Key Highlights

Gross Value Added (GVA) in agriculture and allied sectors rose by ~225% (current prices), while Gross Value of Output (GVO) grew by 54.6% (constant prices) rom 2011–12 to 2023–24.
Crop sector: Largest contributor to total agriculture GVO in 2023-24 with 54.1%.
- Uttar Pradesh is the top cereal-producing state.
- Paddy & wheat constitute approximately 85% of GVO of all cereals in 2023-24.
Floriculture: GVO nearly doubled from 2011-12 to ₹28.1 thousand crore in 2023–24.
Condiments & Spices: Madhya Pradesh (19.2%) is the top contributor, followed by Karnataka (16.6%) & Gujarat (15.5%).
Fishing & Aquaculture: Contribution increased from 4.2% in 2011-12 to 7.0% in 2023-24.
- The share of inland fish has decreased to 50.2%, whereas the share of marine fish has increased from 2011-12 to 2023-24.

Contribution to GDP: ~16% of the country's GDP for FY24 (Economic Survey 2024-25).
Livelihood: It supports ~46.1% of the population.
Challenges: Low Agricultural productivity per unit of land, low farmer income, Overexploitation of Water Resources, climate change, & extreme weather events, etc.

Agriculture Investment Fund (Rs 1 lakh crore): To address the existing gaps in post-harvest infrastructure in the country.
Digital Agriculture Mission: To support various digital agriculture initiatives.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Aims to formalize the fisheries sector & support fisheries micro and small enterprises.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): A Centrally-Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector.
Other: Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund; PM Fasal Bima Yojana; Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, etc.