The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday released its annual publication, “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)”. Available on the ministry’s official website (https://mospi.gov.in), the comprehensive report details the value of output from crop, livestock, forestry, logging, and fishing and aquaculture sectors at both current and constant (2011-12) prices. This follows the release of major aggregates at the national level in the National Accounts Statistics on February 28, 2025.
The Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture and allied sectors at current prices surged by approximately 225%, rising from ₹1,502 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹4,878 thousand crore in 2023-24. At constant prices, the Gross Value of Output (GVO) from these sectors grew steadily from ₹1,908 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹2,949 thousand crore in 2023-24, reflecting a 54.6% increase over the period.
The crop sector, contributing ₹1,595 thousand crore, remains the largest component of the total GVO at constant prices, accounting for 54.1% in 2023-24. Within this sector, cereals and fruits & vegetables together made up 52.5% of the crop GVO. Among cereals, paddy and wheat dominated, constituting about 85% of the cereal GVO in 2023-24. Five states—Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, and Haryana—contributed nearly 53% of the cereal GVO, with Uttar Pradesh retaining its top position despite a slight decline in share from 18.6% in 2011-12 to 17.2% in 2023-24.
In the fruit category, banana overtook mango in 2023-24, recording a GVO of ₹47.0 thousand crore compared to mango’s ₹46.1 thousand crore. Mango had been the leading fruit contributor from 2011-12 to 2021-22. Potato continued to lead the vegetable group, with its GVO rising from ₹21.3 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹37.2 thousand crore in 2023-24. Floriculture saw significant growth, nearly doubling from ₹17.4 thousand crore to ₹28.1 thousand crore over the same period, signaling increased commercial interest and diversification in horticulture.
State-wise contributions to the GVO of fruits, vegetables, and floriculture have shifted noticeably between 2011-12 and 2023-24, reflecting changes in production dynamics and regional agricultural growth. In the condiments and spices category, Madhya Pradesh emerged as the top contributor in 2023-24 with a 19.2% share, followed by Karnataka (16.6%) and Gujarat (15.5%).
The livestock sector recorded strong growth, with its GVO increasing from ₹488 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹919 thousand crore in 2023-24. Milk remained the dominant component, though its share slightly decreased from 67.2% to 65.9% over the period, while the meat group’s share rose from 19.7% to 24.1%.
The forestry and logging sector showed consistent growth, with its GVO rising from ₹149 thousand crore in 2011-12 to ₹227 thousand crore in 2023-24. The share of industrial wood in this sector surged from 49.9% to 70.2% over the same period. Meanwhile, the fishing and aquaculture sub-sector grew in importance, with its contribution to agricultural GVA increasing from 4.2% in 2011-12 to 7.0% in 2023-24. The share of inland fish decreased from 57.7% to 50.2%, while marine fish increased from 42.3% to 49.8%. West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh remained key contributors to the fisheries GVO, with significant shifts observed between 2011-12 and 2022-23.
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