Write about the various options open to you if you are interested in agriculture.
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Career Scope of Agricultural Science & Technology in India
India is one of the largest producers of vegetables, fruits and flowers in the world, and also a leading global leader in agriculture. A major part of the Indian economy is driven by agriculture. Over 58% of the rural households depend on agriculture as their principal means of livelihood. India is one of the largest exporters of agricultural commodities such as spices, flowers, mushrooms, oilseeds, milk, rice, food grains and other vegetables. More importantly, the society needs food, and hence agriculture will always be a lucrative career option.
India is the largest producer of milk, second-largest of sugar, leading producer of coconut and spices. Spice exports from India have been estimated at USD 3 billion by 2016-2017. The spice market in India valued approximately at INR 40,000 crore (USD 5.87 billion) annually, of which the branded segment accounts for 15% only. Whereas, the Indian agrochemical industry is expected to reach USD 6.3 billion by 2020.
The Indian government is also backing up the agriculture sector very strongly. The 2016-17 budget was a clear indication. Even the 2017-18 Union Budget pitched for more reforms in agriculture marketing and increased funds for insurance and irrigation schemes (Source: LiveMint). Agriculture credit has been raised to a record INR 10 Lakh Crore (Source: The Indian Express). Besides the Government, private bodes and foreign investors are also showing great interest in the Indian agricultural industry. As per the official reports of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the Indian agricultural sector has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow of about USD 2.8 billion from April 2000 to March 2016 (Source: Govt. Of India). So, the future is definitely bright if you want to pursue a career in Agriculture.
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