Top 10 Largest Pulses Producing States in India 2025

Top 10 Largest Pulses Producing States in India 2025

Title: India’s Leading Pulse Producing States and Production Trends

Key Points:

Overview:
- India is the largest producer of pulses globally, contributing 27–28% of world production, though it imports ~14% to meet domestic demand.
- Pulses account for 7–10% of India’s total foodgrain production.
- Dominant pulse crops: Gram (40%), Arhar/Toor (15–20%), Urad & Moong (8–10% each).
- Pulses are cultivated in Rabi (April–June harvest, ~60% production) and Kharif seasons.
Top 10 Largest Pulse Producing States (2022–23):

Rank	State	Annual Production (lakh tonnes)	Major Pulses Cultivated
1	Madhya Pradesh	58.51	Gram, Tur, Urad
2	Rajasthan	39.93	Moong, Moth, Gram, Arhar
3	Maharashtra	38.22	Tur, Gram
4	Uttar Pradesh	24.30	Gram
5	Karnataka	19.83	Chickpea, Pigeon Pea, Horse Gram, Black Gram, Green Gram
6	Gujarat	14.34	Gram, Tur, Urad
7	Andhra Pradesh	10.55	Pigeon Pea, Gram, Moong
8	Jharkhand	8.38	Gram, Arhar, Moong
9	Tamil Nadu	5.37	Gram, Moong, Urad
10	Telangana	5.34	Gram, Pigeon Pea

Climatic and Agro Conditions:
- Pulses grow well in both Rabi and Kharif seasons.
- Require well-drained soils, moderate rainfall, and sunlight.
- Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan dominate due to favourable weather and irrigation facilities.
Government Support – NFSM-Pulses Programme:
- Targets 733 districts across 28 states and UTs (J&K, Ladakh).
- Provides:
  - Incentives to farmers
  - High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
  - Certified seeds production support
  - Efficient farm machinery & water-saving devices
  - Training in modern cultivation techniques
Significance:
- Pulses are protein-rich crops, critical for food security and nutrition.
- Supports rural employment and income.
- India’s potential to increase cultivated area can further enhance self-reliance and reduce imports.
  
  Updated - January 6, 2025 ; 10: 23 PM | https://www.tractorjunction.com/