Question

why agriculture is called mainstay of indian economy?

Answer 1

1. Agriculture constitutes the basic economic activity for our population, around two/thirds of our population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.

2. Being the primary sector, it is a major source of raw material, fodder for vast segment of important industries in the Indian economy and surely to say is the backbone of the Indian economy.

3. It ensures food security for the country by guranteeing availability of food grains in the country.

4. Agriculture contribution to GDP is 14% presently on account of the higher growth rate of the non farm sector.

Answer 2

because more than 50 percent of indian population depends on agriculture for there livelihood.