Haryana: The Largest Carrot Producing State in India
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Crop | Carrot |
| Largest Producer in India | Haryana |
| Haryana's Contribution | 20.23% of national carrot output |
| Total Land for Carrots (2012-13) | 64.33 thousand hectares |
| Total Production (2012-13) | 1147.08 thousand metric tonnes |
| Other Major Producing States | Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam |
| Geographic Advantage | Haryana's location in the Indo-Gangetic plain with rich alluvial soil |
| Climatic Conditions | Temperate climate with hot summers, mild winters, and moderate rainfall |
| Economic Impact | Supports local and national demand, livelihoods of farmers, and related sectors like packaging, transportation, and storage |