Rice (Paddy) in Haryana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Haryana produced 60,59,605 tonnes of Rice (Paddy) from 16,09,209 ha (average yield 3,766 kg/ha) - #11 among states and 4% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +17% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 15,58,900 | 51,94,600 | 3,332 |
| 2020-21 | 15,25,690 | 56,33,530 | 3,692 |
| 2021-22 | 15,34,539 | 55,14,470 | 3,594 |
| 2022-23 | 16,61,280 | 59,21,470 | 3,564 |
| 2023-24 | 15,63,450 | 59,75,506 | 3,822 |
| 2024-25 | 16,09,209 | 60,59,605 | 3,766 |
Top Rice (Paddy)-Producing Districts in Haryana (2024-25)
- Karnal: 7,37,592 tonnes (12%), yield 4,292 kg/ha
- Kaithal: 6,59,475 tonnes (11%), yield 4,060 kg/ha
- Fatehabad: 6,00,114 tonnes (10%), yield 4,272 kg/ha
- Jind: 5,58,799 tonnes (9%), yield 3,310 kg/ha
- Kurukshetra: 5,22,158 tonnes (9%), yield 4,732 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.
Rice (Paddy) Cultivation in Haryana
Haryana is among the states that grow Rice (Paddy). Rice (Paddy) (धान / चावल) 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 Haryana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rice (Paddy) MSP & Procurement in Haryana
The Minimum Support Price for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Rice (Paddy) at MSP in Haryana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,441. Today's market modal price of ₹3,750 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Rice (Paddy) in Haryana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Sirsa Anaj Mandi, Karnal Mandi, Hisar Mandi, Kaithal 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 Haryana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Haryana Rice (Paddy) Farmers
Haryana Rice (Paddy) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.