The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has used satellite technology to estimate India’s wheat production for the 2024-25 Rabi season.
- ISRO Monitored Wheat Crops using a system called Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP).
Key Findings

- Output Forecast: The forecast predicts a total output of 122.724 million tonnes from eight major wheat-growing states.
- Wheat Sown Area: Satellite data shows 330.8 lakh hectares under wheat cultivation by March 31, 2025 .
- Major Wheat-Producing States: The eight states contributing to the estimated production are:
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- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
- It is a semi-automated, scalable framework developed by ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).
- It enables near real-time monitoring of crop sowing, growth, and harvesting across India using satellite remote sensing data.
Key Features of CROP
- Multi-Satellite Data Integration: Uses a combination of optical and radar satellites to ensure continuous monitoring, even during cloudy weather.
- EOS-04 (RISAT-1A): Provides Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data for all-weather imaging.
- EOS-06 (Oceansat-3): Offers optical and ocean color data for vegetation analysis.
- Resourcesat-2A: Delivers high-resolution images for precise crop mapping.
- Real-Time Crop Monitoring: Tracks sowing progress, crop health, and harvesting stages during the Rabi and Kharif seasons.
- Crop Growth Simulation Model: Integrates satellite data with weather and soil information to predict crop yields.
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