Maize (Corn) in Uttarakhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttarakhand produced 50,707 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 18,483 ha (average yield 2,743 kg/ha) - #19 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +23% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21,555 | 41,314 | 1,917 |
| 2020-21 | 19,895 | 41,538 | 2,088 |
| 2021-22 | 20,280 | 50,687 | 2,499 |
| 2022-23 | 17,316 | 39,811 | 2,299 |
| 2023-24 | 17,061 | 41,694 | 2,444 |
| 2024-25 | 18,483 | 50,707 | 2,743 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Uttarakhand (2024-25)
- Dehradun: 19,351 tonnes (38%), yield 3,777 kg/ha
- Nainital: 5,990 tonnes (12%), yield 2,587 kg/ha
- Tehri Garhwal: 4,975 tonnes (10%), yield 2,988 kg/ha
- Pithoragarh: 4,415 tonnes (9%), yield 1,797 kg/ha
- Udham Singh Nagar: 3,667 tonnes (7%), yield 3,020 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.
Maize (Corn) Cultivation in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is among the states that grow Maize (Corn). Maize (Corn) (मक्का) 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 Uttarakhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Uttarakhand
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Uttarakhand during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹2,330 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Uttarakhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Dehradun 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 Uttarakhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttarakhand Maize (Corn) Farmers
Uttarakhand Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.