Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 18,86,929 tonnes of Bajra (Pearl Millet) from 9,27,689 ha (average yield 2,034 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 17% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -3% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 9,16,339 | 19,38,130 | 2,115 |
| 2020-21 | 9,06,930 | 21,19,340 | 2,337 |
| 2021-22 | 9,45,248 | 20,38,304 | 2,156 |
| 2022-23 | 9,46,602 | 20,44,976 | 2,160 |
| 2023-24 | 10,09,502 | 21,93,823 | 2,173 |
| 2024-25 | 9,27,689 | 18,86,929 | 2,034 |
Top Bajra (Pearl Millet)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Agra: 2,91,027 tonnes (15%), yield 2,341 kg/ha
- Firozabad: 1,98,874 tonnes (11%), yield 3,064 kg/ha
- Aligarh: 1,66,240 tonnes (9%), yield 1,935 kg/ha
- Hathras: 1,60,837 tonnes (9%), yield 1,912 kg/ha
- Budaun: 1,53,722 tonnes (8%), yield 1,910 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-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 Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹1,896 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.