India cultivates various types of wheat, including HD 2967 and PBW 343, tailored to diverse climates. These varieties have features like disease resistance and improved grain quality.
Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of wheat in India. It contributes 19% to the nation's food grain output. This makes wheat a key food crop in Uttar Pradesh after sugarcane cultivation.
Madhya Pradesh is the second largest producer of wheat in India. It plays a significant role, contributing 16.08% to India's overall wheat production.
Punjab is the third largest producer of wheat in India. In Punjab, Pathankot has the smallest wheat-growing area at 39,000 hectares, with Mohali having less than 50,000 hectares dedicated to wheat cultivation.
Haryana is the fourth largest producer of wheat in India. This state produces 10,447,210 tonnes of wheat annually. It is also referred to as the Granary of India along with Uttar Pradesh.
Rajasthan is the fifth largest producer of wheat in India. In the financial year 2021, Rajasthan grew over 11 million metric tons of wheat, followed by Gujrat.
Gujrat is the sixth largest producer of wheat in India. Wheat is grown in about 6 to 7 lakh hectares. Around 20 to 25 per cent relies on rain-fed cultivation, contributing 3334.24 tonnes of wheat.