Agriculture and Food Management

The Survey highlights a “Goldilocks combination” in agriculture, supported by timely monsoons, high reservoir levels and record production.

Agriculture continues to be supported by strong allied-sector growth, while policy attention remains focused on productivity, food security and digital transformation.

Aspect	Details
Agricultural Growth	Agricultural growth is estimated at 3.1% for FY26.
Allied Sectors	Livestock and fisheries have grown at 7–9%, emerging as the primary drivers of farm GVA.
Production Conditions	Timely monsoons, high reservoir levels and record production created a favourable agricultural environment.
Ethanol Pricing Paradox	The Survey warns that high ethanol prices for maize may shift acreage away from pulses and oilseeds, potentially affecting food security.
PM-DDKY	PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focuses on 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts to boost productivity and credit access.
Pulses Mission	The Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses was approved in October 2025 to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses.
Digital Agriculture Mission	The Digital Agriculture Mission is creating AgriStack and the Krishi Decision Support System.

PT Facts

AgriStack: Digital public infrastructure for agriculture, including farmer databases and digital services.
Allied Sectors: Livestock, fisheries and dairying support rural income diversification.
Pulses Mission: Important for reducing import dependence and improving nutritional security.
Ethanol Blending: Supports energy security but may influence cropping patterns if not balanced.

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