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full form of ICAR?
why is the agriculture called the main stay of the economy?​

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Answered by Anonymous
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. The Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its president.

  • Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy because about 67% of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture.
  • It provides raw materials to the industries.
  • India earns foreign exchange by exporting agricultural products.
  • It contributes about 29% to the gross domestic product.
  • It provides food to over 1,027 million population.
Answered by ammu264623
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ICAR :- The Indian Council Of Agriculture Research.

Agriculture is called the mainstay of the Indian economy because :-

1. It provides Employment to 52% of the rural work force.

2. India is an agriculturally important country of 2/3 of it's population is engaged in Agricultural activities.

3. Besides food grains it produces raw material for various industries.

4. Some agricultural product like tea , coffee, spieces etc are exported and gives foreign currency to India.

5. Many sectors are heavily dependent on Agriculture for their growth.

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