Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 50,26,632 tonnes of Bajra (Pearl Millet) from 43,82,408 ha (average yield 1,147 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 45% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -1% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 42,87,169 | 50,86,651 | 1,186 |
| 2020-21 | 43,50,273 | 58,03,601 | 1,334 |
| 2021-22 | 43,29,599 | 43,13,777 | 996 |
| 2022-23 | 45,71,013 | 59,18,718 | 1,295 |
| 2023-24 | 42,87,520 | 44,29,784 | 1,033 |
| 2024-25 | 43,82,408 | 50,26,632 | 1,147 |
Top Bajra (Pearl Millet)-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Barmer: 5,40,077 tonnes (11%), yield 777 kg/ha
- Jalore: 4,84,649 tonnes (10%), yield 1,396 kg/ha
- Sikar: 3,35,579 tonnes (7%), yield 1,422 kg/ha
- Dausa: 3,28,068 tonnes (7%), yield 2,053 kg/ha
- Jaipur: 3,24,126 tonnes (6%), yield 1,352 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹1,930 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Rajasthan Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.