Agriculture & indian economy
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The document discusses the role of agriculture in the Indian economy. It notes that agriculture provides food for over 1 billion people and contributes to 1/6 of export earnings. The Green Revolution significantly increased food production through improved seeds, irrigation, and mechanization. India is a major global producer of crops like milk, rice, wheat and spices. However, agriculture also faces challenges like fragmented land ownership, lack of infrastructure and technology adoption among farmers. The summary calls for increasing farmer literacy, sustainable resource use, and greater government facilitation to boost agricultural production.
Agriculture & indian economy
- 1. AGRICULTURE & INDIAN ECONOMY By:- Atul Sharma (ITTM –WS:09/10) Jul 3, 2010
- 2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AGRICULTURE IN INDIA MILESTONE- THE GREEN REVOLUTION INDIA IN WORLD OF AGRICULTURE POPULATION SHARED AGRICULTURE’S SHARE IN GDP INDIAN AGRICULTURE SCENARIO IT IN AGRICULTURE SUMMARY Jul 3, 2010
- 3. INTRODUCTION Agriculture Sector is changing the socio-economic environments of the population due to liberalization and globalization. About 75% people are living in rural areas and are still dependent on Agriculture. About 43% of India’s geographical area is used for agricultural activity. Agriculture continues to play a major role in Indian Economy. Jul 3, 2010
- 4. AGRICULTURE IN INDIA Total Geographical Area - 328 million hectares Net Area sown - 142 million hectares Gross Cropped Area – 190.8 million hectares Net Irrigated Area – 56.9 million hectares Jul 3, 2010 http://www.indiastat.com/agriculture/2/agriculturalarealanduse/152/stats.aspx
- 5. AGRICULTURE IN INDIA Provides food to more than 1 billion people Produces 51 major crops Contributes to 1/6 th of the Export Earnings Jul 3, 2010
- 6. MILESTONE -THE GREEN REVOLUTION Acquiring more land area for cultivation purpose Expanding irrigation facilities Use of improved and advanced variety of seeds Water management Protection activities Implementation of better tools and techniques as a result of research. Production increased 50% from 1967 to 1971 in jus four years. Jul 3, 2010
- 7. INDIA IN WORLD OF AGRICULTURE Largest Producer of Milk, Cashew nuts, Coconuts, Tea, Ginger, Turmeric & Black Pepper. Largest Cattle population-281 million Second largest producer of Wheat, Rice, Sugar and Groundnut and Pulses. Third largest producer of Tobacco. Third largest in implementation of Mechanization Jul 3, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_India/Agriculture
- 8. POPULATION SHARED Jul 3, 2010 Agriculture Manufacturing Services Despite the decline in its share in population it still plays a major role in the socio-economic development of country. IN THE YEAR 1978 IN THE YEAR 2008
- 9. AGRICULTRE’S SHARE IN GDP Jul 3, 2010
- 10. TOP 10 AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS & IMPORTS-2008 EXPORTED TO ASEAN CHINA EUROPE S.ARABIA UAE USA Jul 3, 2010 EXPORTS IMPORTS IMPORTED FROM ASEAN ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHINA EUROPE USA
- 11. INDIAN AGRICULTURE SCENARIO STRENGTHS Rich Bio Diversity Arable Land Climate OPPORTUNITES Exports Agro-based Industry Horticulture WEAKNESS Fragmented Lands Illiteracy Lack of Technological Inputs Poor Infrastructure THREATS Unsustainable resource use Unsustainable regional development Jul 3, 2010
- 12. STRENGTHS Rich Bio Diversity- 46,000 plant species and 86,000 species of animals recorded. Arable Land - 428 million acres cultivable land. Climate- Favorable all year around (Unlike USA, Europe and China where farming is possible only 5 to 6 months a year). Jul 3, 2010
- 13. WEAKNESS Fragmentation of lands- Division of lands through generations lowers profit margins for farmers. Illiteracy- Impotent seeds, approach to moneylenders than to banks for loans. Lack of Technological Inputs- Bullock farming still prevailing. Poor Infrastructure-Unavailability of modern facilities to some farmers. Jul 3, 2010
- 14. OPPORTUNITIES Exports- Developing of Free trade agreements between India and other countries. Agro Based Industries- Machineries for Agriculture, Pesticides and Insecticides manufacturing Industries. Horticulture- Research and development for hybrid plants with more productivity and nutritional elements. Jul 3, 2010
- 15. THREATS Unsustainable resource use- Lands gifted with fertility not utilized amply due to Zamindari system. Unsustainable regional development- Regions close to developed cities are only focused for development. Jul 3, 2010
- 16. IT IN AGRICULTURE Assisting with farm inputs and weather patterns to market information and global prices, computers are becoming powerful tools. Jul 3, 2010
- 17. SUMMARY THE LITERACY LEVEL IN FARMERS HAS TO BE INCREASED. WE HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE ONLY LINKS ARE MISSING. SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES. GOVERNMENTS ROLE AS A FACILITATOR HAS TO BE INCREASED FOR BETTER PRODUCTION. Jul 3, 2010
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