Industry Data

District-wise Production Data

Ever wondered where Bengal's grain really grows?

Here's a closer look at how each district stacks up on who's leading, who's catching up, and what the numbers are saying about our future.

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Alipurduar: Rice Expansion in the Eastern Himalayan Foothills

Located in the Dooars region of North Bengal, Alipurduar benefits from high annual rainfall and fertile silty-loam soil making it increasingly viable for rice cultivation.

Falakata and Alipurduar 1 and Alipurduar 2 blocks are high-yielding crop areas. The farmers here thrive in producing rice varieties, especially Boro and Aman. They capitalize on improved irrigation from the Torsha and Kaljani rivers.

Boro rice yield in pilot clusters has exceeded 2.4 tonnes/hectare, with government push towards micro-irrigation and SRI (System of Rice Intensification) methods showing promising results.

Rising adoption of short-duration rice has allowed double cropping even in flood-prone areas.

What the numbers say about the future:

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Modeling forecasts suggest rice output in Alipurduar may grow by 15–18% over the next decade, especially with expansion of electrified irrigation pumps.

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The district is transforming from traditional crop dependency to rice-focused agriculture.

✅ Why it matters for Bengal Rice Mills Association:

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New rice belts in Alipurduar mean fresh supply zones, ideal for diversifying procurement.

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Emerging Boro zones offer early harvest windows, optimizing milling operations across seasons.

Rice Mill Industry Growth

West Bengal's rice milling industry has shown remarkable growth over the decades, with paddy procurement targets increasing from 3.5 LMT in 2000-01 to 68 LMT in 2024-25.