Rajasthan’s Kharif Pulse Output Estimated at 23.49 Lakh Tonnes

06-Nov-2025 04:23 PM

Jaipur. While the sowing of Kharif pulse crops in Rajasthan, the western state of the country, was overall good this year, floods, rains, and waterlogging not only damaged the crops but also reduced the yield.

According to the State Agriculture Department's report, the total production of pulses in Rajasthan during this year's Kharif season is initially estimated to be 23,49,121 tonnes.

This includes 16,74,961 tonnes of mung bean, 4,46,401 tonnes of moth bean, 1,68,436 tonnes of black gram, 51,660 tonnes of chaula, 7593 tonnes of tur (tuvar), and 70 tonnes of other pulses. It is noteworthy that Rajasthan is the largest producer of mung bean and moth bean in the country.

According to data from the Agriculture Department, the area sown for mung beans in Rajasthan increased to 23,74,596 hectares during this year's Kharif season.

Furthermore, 9,19,030 hectares were cultivated for moth beans, 3,12,599 hectares for black gram, 49,684 hectares for chaulai, 7972 hectares for pigeon pea, and 102 hectares for other pulses. Consequently, the total area sown for pulse crops in the state during the Kharif season improved to 36,63,983 hectares.

However, the average productivity of pulses in Rajasthan is estimated to be stagnant at just 641 kg per hectare. Under this, the average yield of mung beans is expected to be 705 kg per hectare, 486 kg for moth beans, 539 kg for black gram, 1040 kg for chaulai, and 952 kg for pigeon pea.

After the floodwaters receded, preparations for harvesting the Kharif season pulses, especially mung, moth, and black gram, began in the state.

The arrival of new produce in the markets has begun to increase, but due to weak demand and high moisture content, prices are currently showing no signs of rising. It is believed that mung bean prices may improve once government procurement at the minimum support price begins.