Ragi (Finger Millet) in Odisha: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Odisha produced 46,294 tonnes of Ragi (Finger Millet) from 53,090 ha (average yield 872 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +77% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35,888 | 26,219 | 731 |
| 2020-21 | 41,313 | 32,896 | 796 |
| 2021-22 | 54,974 | 43,672 | 794 |
| 2022-23 | 42,843 | 37,393 | 873 |
| 2023-24 | 65,515 | 55,884 | 853 |
| 2024-25 | 53,090 | 46,294 | 872 |
Top Ragi (Finger Millet)-Producing Districts in Odisha (2024-25)
- Koraput: 31,554 tonnes (68%), yield 974 kg/ha
- Rayagada: 6,376 tonnes (14%), yield 698 kg/ha
- Malkangiri: 4,370 tonnes (9%), yield 870 kg/ha
- Kalahandi: 686 tonnes (1%), yield 450 kg/ha
- Nabarangpur: 660 tonnes (1%), yield 753 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.
Ragi (Finger Millet) Cultivation in Odisha
Odisha is the 5th-largest producer of Ragi (Finger Millet) in India. Ragi (Finger Millet) (रागी) here is a cereal 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 Odisha's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Ragi (Finger Millet) MSP & Procurement in Odisha
The Minimum Support Price for Ragi (Finger Millet) is ₹5,205/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Ragi (Finger Millet) at MSP in Odisha during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,205. Today's market modal price of ₹2,776 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Ragi (Finger Millet) in Odisha
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Unit Market Bhubaneswar, Cuttack 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 Odisha. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Odisha Ragi (Finger Millet) Farmers
Odisha Ragi (Finger Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.