Agriculture in India
IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE
Since long ago, agriculture has been associated with the production of basic food crops.
At present agriculture, besides farming includes forestry, fruit cultivation, dairy, poultry, mushroom, bee keeping, arbitrary, etc. Today, marketing, processing, distribution of agricultural products etc. are all accepted as a part of modern agriculture.
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the life of an economy. It is the backbone of our economic system. The following facts clearly highlight the importance of INDIA.
1. Source of Livelihood:
In India the main occupation of our working population is agriculture. About 70 per cent of our population is directly engaged in agriculture.
2. Contribution to National Income:
Agriculture is the premier source of our national income. According to National Income Committee, in:- 1960-61, 52% national income was contributed.
1976-77, contributed 42.2 per cent
1981-82, its contribution was 41.8 per cent.
2001-02, it contributed around 32.4 per cent
2006-07, 22%
2012-13, 13.7%
3. Supply of Food and Fodder:
Agriculture sector also provides fodder for livestock. Moreover, it also meets the food requirements of the people.
4. Importance in International Trade:
Agricultural products like tea, sugar, rice, tobacco, spices etc. constitute the main items of exports of India.
6. Source of Raw Material:
Agriculture has been the source of raw materials to the leading industries like cotton and jute textiles, sugar, tobacco, edible and non-edible oils etc. All these depend directly on agriculture.
9. Vast Employment Opportunities:
With the fast growing population and high incidence of unemployment the agricultural sector is significant as it provides greater employment opportunities in the construction of irrigation projects, drainage system and other such activities.
13. Basis of Economic Development:
The development of agriculture provides necessary capital for the development of other sectors
Since long ago, agriculture has been associated with the production of basic food crops.
At present agriculture, besides farming includes forestry, fruit cultivation, dairy, poultry, mushroom, bee keeping, arbitrary, etc. Today, marketing, processing, distribution of agricultural products etc. are all accepted as a part of modern agriculture.
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the life of an economy. It is the backbone of our economic system. The following facts clearly highlight the importance of INDIA.
1. Source of Livelihood:
In India the main occupation of our working population is agriculture. About 70 per cent of our population is directly engaged in agriculture.
2. Contribution to National Income:
Agriculture is the premier source of our national income. According to National Income Committee, in:- 1960-61, 52% national income was contributed.
1976-77, contributed 42.2 per cent
1981-82, its contribution was 41.8 per cent.
2001-02, it contributed around 32.4 per cent
2006-07, 22%
2012-13, 13.7%
3. Supply of Food and Fodder:
Agriculture sector also provides fodder for livestock. Moreover, it also meets the food requirements of the people.
4. Importance in International Trade:
Agricultural products like tea, sugar, rice, tobacco, spices etc. constitute the main items of exports of India.
6. Source of Raw Material:
Agriculture has been the source of raw materials to the leading industries like cotton and jute textiles, sugar, tobacco, edible and non-edible oils etc. All these depend directly on agriculture.
9. Vast Employment Opportunities:
With the fast growing population and high incidence of unemployment the agricultural sector is significant as it provides greater employment opportunities in the construction of irrigation projects, drainage system and other such activities.
13. Basis of Economic Development:
The development of agriculture provides necessary capital for the development of other sectors