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India becomes world's largest rice producer, surpasses China: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China. The nation achieved this milestone with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new high-yielding seed varieties for 25 crops. These advancements aim to boost crop production and increase farmer income, ensuring India's food security and global food supply.