The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its latest Statistical Report on the Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors for the period 2011–12 to 2023–24. This comprehensive report highlights major economic shifts and growth patterns in India’s agriculture and allied sectors, focusing on both Gross Value Added (GVA) and Gross Value of Output (GVO).
Impressive Rise in Gross Value Added
The agriculture and allied sectors experienced substantial expansion in their GVA, which soared by 225%—from ₹1,502 thousand crore in 2011–12 to ₹4,878 thousand crore in 2023–24. This significant increase reflects a steady improvement in productivity and a stronger economic footprint of the sector.
Gross Value of Output: A Sectoral Breakdown
At constant prices, the Gross Value of Output registered a rise of 54.6%, growing from ₹1,908 thousand crore to ₹2,949 thousand crore over the 12-year span. Notably, the crop sector remained the largest contributor, accounting for 54.1% of total GVO in 2023–24—underlining its dominance within the agriculture and allied sectors.
Crop Sector Dynamics
Within the crop segment, cereals and fruits & vegetables together made up 52.5% of the total crop GVO. Among cereals, paddy and wheat were the principal contributors, jointly representing approximately 85% of the cereal GVO in 2023–24.
State-wise Performance in Cereal Production
Five major states—Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, and Haryana—collectively contributed about 53% of India’s cereal GVO. Uttar Pradesh continued to lead, though its share saw a minor decline from 18.6% to 17.2%.
Shifts in Fruit and Vegetable Output
The year 2023–24 marked a shift in fruit output trends, with the GVO of bananas surpassing mangoes for the first time. In the vegetable category, potato maintained its lead, showing a consistent increase in value over the years.
Livestock Sector Expansion
The livestock segment within the agriculture and allied sectors grew significantly, with GVO increasing from ₹488 thousand crore to ₹919 thousand crore. Milk continued to be the leading product, though its share dipped slightly from 67.2% to 65.9%. Meanwhile, the meat group rose from 19.7% to 24.1%, highlighting a diversification in livestock production.
Forestry and Logging Growth
The forestry and logging component also witnessed a healthy upward trend, with the GVO growing from ₹149 thousand crore to ₹227 thousand crore. Importantly, industrial wood’s share surged from 49.9% to 70.2%, showing a shift in forestry resource utilization.
Fishing and Aquaculture on the Rise
Fishing and aquaculture have grown steadily as a part of India’s agriculture and allied sectors. Their GVA contribution rose from 4.2% in 2011–12 to 7.0% in 2023–24. Within this, marine fishing gained more prominence, while the share of inland fishing slightly decreased.
