Demand and supply projections of food grains in India

Demand and supply of food grain for India was projected through this study. The outcome of the study revealed that the demand of food grain will increase over time with the increase in population. In 2030, projected total demand of the food grain for entire India will be 252.05 million tonnes and 171.68 million tonnes and 80.37 million tonnes for rural and urban areas respectively. The study also revealed that in 2030, the supply projection for the entire India will be 350.42 million tonnes. Demand and supply gap showed that in 2030, India have a surplus food grain stock of 98.37 million tonnes. Assuming constant productivity in food grain sector, projected demand will be 252.05 million tonnes and supply will be 277.70. Due to the constant productivity, surplus food grain stock will decline and become 25.65 million tonnes. Assuming constant area in food grain sector, the demand and supply of food grain will be 252.05 million tonnes and 337.55 million tonnes respectively. With constant area, the surplus food grain stock will be 85.50 million tonnes.