1) List out the importance of agriculture sector in an economy make a box?
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During Independence there was extremely low productivity per hectare and per worker.
However, the previous trend of stagnant agriculture was completely changed due to the introduction of economic planning since 1950-51, and with special emphasis on agricultural development, particularly after 1962.
(i) A steady increase in the area under cultivation is noticed.
(ii) A substantial growth in the food crops is marked.
(iii) During the plan period there had been a constant increase in the yield per hectare.
Importance of Agriculture in Indian Economy:
Though industry has been playing an important role in Indian economy, still the contribution of agriculture in the development of Indian economy cannot be denied.
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of the rural households depend on agriculture. Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy as it contributes about 17% to the total GDP and provides employment to over 60% of the population.