India's Rice Production Soars Past China, Exceeds 150 Million Tonnes!

• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan announced India's rice production surpassed 150 million tonnes in 2025.
• India has overtaken China in rice production and emerged as a major global exporter.
• ICAR launched 184 new varieties of 25 crops; over 3200 new seed varieties developed in 10 years.
• New varieties offer higher yields with less water, climate change tolerance, and pest/disease protection.
• Government aims to ensure agricultural scheme benefits reach all farmers within three years, strengthening India's role in global food security.

Why It Matters: India leads global rice production, surpassing China, driven by agricultural innovation and government support.