Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that foodgrain production has seen a 2.5 to 3-fold increase over the past 11 years, reflecting a remarkable leap in agricultural productivity. During the Green Revolution (1966-1979), India’s foodgrain production increased by 2.7 million tonnes annually. Between 1980 and 1990, this annual growth rose to 6.1 million tonnes. From 2000 to 2013-14, the average yearly increase was 3.9 million tonnes. However, from 2013-14 to 2025, the annual growth in foodgrain production has reached 8.1 million tonnes.

Further, Singh highlighted that the significant growth in the horticulture sector, stating that from 1966 to 1980, fruit and vegetable production increased by 1.3 million tonnes annually. This growth rose to 2 million tonnes per year between 1980 and 1990, and further to 6 million tonnes annually between 1990 and 2000. In the past 11 years alone, horticultural production has grown by 7.5 million tonnes annually, reflecting a steady and substantial rise. 

The significant progress in milk production, driven by the adoption of advanced technologies. Between 2000 and 2014, milk production grew by 4.2 million tonnes annually, which further accelerated to 10.2 million tonnes per year between 2014 and 2025. These figures underscore the remarkable advancements made in the dairy sector over the past decade. Singh highlighted that despite challenges such as climate change, fragmented landholdings, viral infestations, and complexities in livestock management, India has consistently witnessed growth in agricultural production owing to the outstanding efforts of its scientific community.