Sesame (Til) in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 1,69,119 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 2,72,822 ha (average yield 620 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 20% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +35% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,13,551 | 1,25,111 | 399 |
| 2020-21 | 4,22,984 | 1,99,667 | 472 |
| 2021-22 | 2,89,798 | 1,21,226 | 418 |
| 2022-23 | 2,88,691 | 1,45,475 | 504 |
| 2023-24 | 2,35,875 | 1,22,382 | 519 |
| 2024-25 | 2,72,822 | 1,69,119 | 620 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Chhatarpur: 68,712 tonnes (41%), yield 656 kg/ha
- Panna: 16,155 tonnes (10%), yield 839 kg/ha
- Sidhi: 11,652 tonnes (7%), yield 710 kg/ha
- Sheopur: 10,026 tonnes (6%), yield 460 kg/ha
- Satna: 9,048 tonnes (5%), yield 771 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Sesame (Til) in India. 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 Madhya Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Sesame (Til) Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.