Chhattisgarh is considered a food surplus state for rice. In 2020-21, the state produced 11.5 million tonnes of rice, which was more than its requirement of 9.5 million tonnes. The state also has a surplus of wheat, maize, and pulses.
Rice is the main food crop of Chhattisgarh. It is grown in all the districts of the state. The main rice-growing areas are Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Bastar, and Surguja. The state has a rice productivity of 2,500 kg per hectare, which is higher than the national average of 1,900 kg per hectare.
Wheat is the second most important food crop of Chhattisgarh. It is grown in the northern and central parts of the state. The main wheat-growing areas are Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur, and Raigarh. The state has a wheat productivity of 3,000 kg per hectare, which is higher than the national average of 2,700 kg per hectare.
Maize is the third most important food crop of Chhattisgarh. It is grown in the southern and eastern parts of the state. The main maize-growing areas are Bastar, Surguja, Jashpur, and Raigarh. The state has a maize productivity of 2,000 kg per hectare, which is higher than the national average of 1,800 kg per hectare.
Pulses are the fourth most important food crop of Chhattisgarh. They are grown in all the districts of the state. The main pulse-growing areas are Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Bastar, and Surguja. The state has a pulse productivity of 1,500 kg per hectare, which is higher than the national average of 1,200 kg per hectare.