India becomes world's largest rice producer, surpasses China: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Published on: Jan. 4, 2026, 7:12 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China. The nation achieved this milestone with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new high-yielding seed varieties for 25 crops. These advancements aim to boost crop production and increase farmer income, ensuring India's food security and global food supply.
