Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Gujarat: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Gujarat produced 12,59,020 tonnes of Bajra (Pearl Millet) from 4,97,500 ha (average yield 2,531 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 11% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +15% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 4,49,831 | 10,90,962 | 2,425 |
| 2020-21 | 4,60,260 | 10,49,841 | 2,281 |
| 2021-22 | 4,45,212 | 10,87,517 | 2,443 |
| 2022-23 | 5,01,965 | 12,70,886 | 2,532 |
| 2023-24 | 5,20,030 | 13,05,651 | 2,511 |
| 2024-25 | 4,97,500 | 12,59,020 | 2,531 |
Top Bajra (Pearl Millet)-Producing Districts in Gujarat (2024-25)
- Banaskantha: 7,10,916 tonnes (56%), yield 2,477 kg/ha
- Anand: 1,23,599 tonnes (10%), yield 2,898 kg/ha
- Kheda: 85,493 tonnes (7%), yield 2,702 kg/ha
- Bhavnagar: 50,381 tonnes (4%), yield 2,921 kg/ha
- Kutch: 48,482 tonnes (4%), yield 1,856 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is the 4th-largest producer of Bajra (Pearl Millet) in India. Bajra (Pearl Millet) (बाजरा) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹2,210 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Gujarat Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.