Sesame (Til) in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 66,665 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 1,83,692 ha (average yield 363 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 8% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -27% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,79,695 | 91,592 | 327 |
| 2020-21 | 3,06,014 | 1,26,037 | 412 |
| 2021-22 | 2,90,251 | 77,041 | 265 |
| 2022-23 | 2,16,244 | 78,567 | 363 |
| 2023-24 | 2,12,148 | 71,559 | 337 |
| 2024-25 | 1,83,692 | 66,665 | 363 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Pali: 16,049 tonnes (24%), yield 328 kg/ha
- Sawai Madhopur: 11,638 tonnes (17%), yield 354 kg/ha
- Jodhpur: 8,478 tonnes (13%), yield 520 kg/ha
- Karauli: 4,585 tonnes (7%), yield 417 kg/ha
- Sirohi: 3,724 tonnes (6%), yield 427 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 3rd-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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Sesame (Til) Farmers
Rajasthan Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.