Why agriculture is mainstay
economy?
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Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy because of its high share in employment and livelihood creation. It is also an important source of raw material and demand for many industrial products, particularly fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural implements and a variety of consumer goods.
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- Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy because of its high share in employment and livelihood creation.
- It is also an important source of raw material and demand for many industrial products, particularly fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural implements and a variety of consumer goods.
- Agriculture is the means of livelihood for around two thirds of the work force of India. This makes it one of the most important sectors of the economy.
- At the time of independence, the revenue from the agricultural sector was quite low compared to what it is today.
- The main reason for the increase in revenue is the increase in agricultural production that was brought about by the Green Revolution.
- Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under the Ministry of Agriculture is the nodal organisation responsible for development of the agriculture sector.
- It is responsible for formulation and implementation of national policies and programmes aimed at achieving rapid agricultural growth through optimum utilization of land, water, soil and plant resources of the country.
- Agriculture being a State subject, it is the responsibility of the State Governments to ensure growth and development of the sector within their respective State.
- Accordingly, separate departments have been set up in several States.
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