This study examines the performance and requirements of food crops in Northeast India during 2023- 24. Using secondary data from official sources, including UIDAI, FAOSTAT, Agri-exchange and the Government of India, this study employs a semi-log model and the Cuddy-Della Valle index to estimate growth and instability in the area and production of food crops. The results reveal that the region has a surplus of foodgrains (1699.35 thousand tons), fruits (2749.33 thousand tons) and vegetables (711.06 thousand tons). Despite some states facing deficits, the region is moving towards self-sufficiency in food crops. Foodgrains exhibit positive growth, while fruits and vegetables are already in surplus. The study concludes that increasing the productivity of food crops is crucial, which can be achieved through the adoption of High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of seeds, planting materials and improved cultivation practices in the Northeast region.

Highlights

• Despite negative growth, the North Eastern region has achieved self-sufficiency in food production.
• Among foodgrains, fruits and vegetables, the highest surplus has been achieved by fruits in the region.
• There are opportunities to earn foreign currency by increasing exports from the region.