<h1>India's 2014-15 Foodgrain Output Reaches 257.07 Million Tonnes, Exceeds 5-Year Average Despite Monsoon Deficit.</h1> The Economic Survey 2014-15 estimates India's foodgrain production for 2014-15 at 257.07 million tonnes, surpassing the five-year average by 8.5 million tonnes despite a 12% monsoon rainfall deficiency. However, this figure is 8.5 million tonnes lower than the previous year's 265.57 million tonnes due to reduced rice, coarse cereals, and pulses production. Agriculture and allied sectors contributed 18% to GDP in 2013-14, growing by 3.7%. Groundnut production saw a significant increase of 105.8% in 2013-14. The survey emphasizes enhancing agricultural productivity to ensure food security and improve resilience against climatic challenges.