Niger Seed in Chhattisgarh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Chhattisgarh produced 4,989 tonnes of Niger Seed from 25,695 ha (average yield 194 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 37% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -28% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 36,297 | 6,887 | 190 |
| 2020-21 | 29,272 | 5,930 | 203 |
| 2021-22 | 27,054 | 5,553 | 205 |
| 2022-23 | 19,682 | 4,136 | 210 |
| 2023-24 | 22,652 | 4,615 | 204 |
| 2024-25 | 25,695 | 4,989 | 194 |
Top Niger Seed-Producing Districts in Chhattisgarh (2024-25)
- Jashpur: 3,167 tonnes (63%), yield 179 kg/ha
- Surguja: 600 tonnes (12%), yield 272 kg/ha
- Bastar: 383 tonnes (8%), yield 183 kg/ha
- Kondagaon: 257 tonnes (5%), yield 349 kg/ha
- Balrampur-Ramanujganj: 221 tonnes (4%), yield 183 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.
Niger Seed Cultivation in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is the 3rd-largest producer of Niger Seed in India. Niger Seed (रामतिल) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Chhattisgarh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Niger Seed MSP & Procurement in Chhattisgarh
The Minimum Support Price for Niger Seed is ₹10,052/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Niger Seed at MSP in Chhattisgarh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,052. Today's market modal price of ₹7,610 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Niger Seed in Chhattisgarh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Raipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Durg 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 Chhattisgarh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Chhattisgarh Niger Seed Farmers
Chhattisgarh Niger Seed growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.