Question

How much was the food grain production of India in 2008-09?

Answer 1

Answer:

nevertheless the government achieved it target of food grain product of 233milion tons in 2008-2009

Answer 2

Explanation:

As the Center is yet to release fourth advance estimates of production of different crops during 2008-2009, the crop-wise data could not be available.

But the government achieved its target by producing 233 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2008-09. Foodgrains comprise rice, coarse cereals, pulses, and wheat.

The production of food grains which includes cereals and pulses showed a rapid increase in the 1960s in certain states due to the Green Revolution. The phenomenal growth enabled India to become self-sufficient in food, ensuring food security, which was a national priority at the time.