The infographic presents a comprehensive overview of jowar (sorghum) production in India from 2014 to 2024. Maharashtra emerges as the leading producer with an impressive 172.7 lakh tonnes of jowar production. Other significant contributors include Karnataka (90.2), Rajasthan (46.4), Tamil Nadu (42.4), and Andhra Pradesh (31.2).
In contrast, some states and union territories show minimal production, such as Uttarakhand (0.00004) and Puducherry (0.0004). This stark variation illustrates the geographical concentration of jowar cultivation in India.
The total Jowar production in India between 2014-2024 is 459 lakh tonnes,
Note: Data for 2023-24 are estimates
October 17, 2024
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
