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flag India surges in food production, now leading in rice, with rising farmer incomes but uneven welfare delivery in West Bengal.

flag India is on track to become the world’s “food basket” with record foodgrain production of about 357 million tonnes, led by strong yields in rice, wheat, pulses, and horticulture. flag The country now leads globally in rice output, surpassing China, and has shifted from wheat imports to surplus storage. flag Farmers’ incomes have risen, supported by government policies and expanded natural farming initiatives, particularly along the Ganga River. flag However, the agriculture minister criticized the rollout of central welfare schemes in West Bengal, saying poor farmers there are not receiving benefits.

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