Sesame (Til) in Odisha: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Odisha produced 6,859 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 25,840 ha (average yield 265 kg/ha) - #13 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +68% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 13,995 | 4,077 | 291 |
| 2020-21 | 21,332 | 5,261 | 247 |
| 2021-22 | 24,382 | 6,037 | 248 |
| 2022-23 | 19,779 | 5,450 | 276 |
| 2023-24 | 23,034 | 5,478 | 238 |
| 2024-25 | 25,840 | 6,859 | 265 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Odisha (2024-25)
- Ganjam: 2,280 tonnes (33%), yield 224 kg/ha
- Malkangiri: 1,653 tonnes (24%), yield 302 kg/ha
- Gajapati: 825 tonnes (12%), yield 250 kg/ha
- Rayagada: 307 tonnes (4%), yield 267 kg/ha
- Jharsuguda: 274 tonnes (4%), yield 285 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 Odisha
Odisha 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 Odisha's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Odisha
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Odisha 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 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 Sesame (Til) Farmers
Odisha Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.