New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) India's horticulture crops production is estimated to have increased 3.66 per cent to 3,677.24 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 on higher output of fruits and vegetables.
In 2023-24, the horticulture crops production stood at 3,547.44 lakh tonnes.
Area under coverage increased to 292.67 lakh hectare in 2024-25 against 290.86 lakh hectare in the preceding year.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday released the second advance estimates of horticulture crops.
Chouhan said the increase in production is because of efforts from farmers and agri scientists, as well as initiatives taken by the Central government.
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