Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Haryana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Haryana produced 12,76,386 tonnes of Bajra (Pearl Millet) from 5,73,760 ha (average yield 2,225 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 11% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +16% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 4,92,900 | 11,01,500 | 2,235 |
| 2020-21 | 5,94,130 | 14,17,860 | 2,386 |
| 2021-22 | 4,93,131 | 11,43,840 | 2,320 |
| 2022-23 | 5,26,260 | 13,23,360 | 2,515 |
| 2023-24 | 5,27,720 | 11,60,984 | 2,200 |
| 2024-25 | 5,73,760 | 12,76,386 | 2,225 |
Top Bajra (Pearl Millet)-Producing Districts in Haryana (2024-25)
- Mahendragarh: 2,63,121 tonnes (21%), yield 2,239 kg/ha
- Bhiwani: 2,33,568 tonnes (18%), yield 2,484 kg/ha
- Rewari: 1,67,859 tonnes (13%), yield 1,955 kg/ha
- Charkhi Dadri: 1,43,370 tonnes (11%), yield 2,230 kg/ha
- Gurugram: 98,487 tonnes (8%), yield 2,187 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 Haryana
Haryana is the 3rd-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 Haryana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Haryana
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Haryana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹2,375 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Haryana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Sirsa Anaj Mandi, Karnal Mandi, Hisar Mandi, Kaithal 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 Haryana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Haryana Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Haryana Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.