Sesame (Til) in Assam: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Assam produced 11,300 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 16,263 ha (average yield 695 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +32% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 12,027 | 8,534 | 710 |
| 2020-21 | 11,973 | 8,061 | 673 |
| 2021-22 | 11,482 | 7,772 | 677 |
| 2022-23 | 12,196 | 8,543 | 700 |
| 2023-24 | 15,820 | 11,013 | 696 |
| 2024-25 | 16,263 | 11,300 | 695 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Assam (2024-25)
- West Karbi Anglong: 1,329 tonnes (12%), yield 826 kg/ha
- Karbi Anglong: 1,300 tonnes (12%), yield 825 kg/ha
- Dima Hasao: 941 tonnes (8%), yield 616 kg/ha
- Biswanath: 792 tonnes (7%), yield 846 kg/ha
- Goalpara: 779 tonnes (7%), yield 792 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.
Sesame (Til) Cultivation in Assam
Assam is among the states that grow Sesame (Til). Sesame (Til) (तिल) here is a oilseed 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 Assam's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Assam
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Assam during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,346. Today's market modal price of ₹14,368 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Sesame (Til) in Assam
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guwahati 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 Assam. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Assam Sesame (Til) Farmers
Assam Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.