Food is an essential need for the survival of mankind. Food security and its maintenance are key concerns of developing countries. India was primarily an agricultural economy like many other developing countries as its agriculture sector has a greater share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. The understanding of foodgrain production is substantial to administer the food security level of the country. The present paper aims to analyze the growth of foodgrains production in India. The paper also assesses the current status of foodgrain production in India and identifies the factors that have an impact on the growth of foodgrain production. The data relating to the area, production, and yield of major food grains in India for the period 2010-11 to 2020-21 is collected from various secondary sources. The percentile method is used to analyze the data. The results highlighted that the production of wheat and rice has increased year by year, whereas the production of coarse cereals and pulses fluctuates. It was found that the overall foodgrain production has been on a rising trend with a minor variation in the study period. The present study may persuade policymakers to re-examine and modify the current policies to increase the production of foodgrain, which could meet the food requirements of the country.

Highlights

• The production of wheat and rice in India has risen gradually throughout time, in contrast to the erratic production of coarse cereals and pulses.
• Currently, Rajasthan is the primary producer of coarse cereals, whereas Uttar Pradesh is the primary producer of wheat, rice, and pulses.