Area under cultivation of foodgrains

Rice, wheat, coarse cereals and pulses — lakhs hectares

Annual area under cultivation of foodgrains across India from 1950-51, covering cereals (rice, wheat and coarse cereals) and pulses. Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Source

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Latest year

2025-26

Total records

76 years

Total cereals area

Latest (2025-26)

632.8 lakh ha

Lakhs Hectares

Pulses area

Latest (2025-26)

109.35 lakh ha

Lakhs Hectares