3. Introduction
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian
economy.
Around 58% population of India depends on
Agriculture.
India ranks second worldwide in farm output.
India is the leading producer of Jute, pulses.
Second largest producer of wheat, paddy
, fruits, vegetables.
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4. History
Indian agriculture began 9000 BC as a result of
early cultivation of plant.
Double monsoon leads two harvest in a year.
In 1960s green revolution took place.
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5. KEYFACTS
Agriculture accounts for 10% of the total
exports earning and provide raw material to a
large number of industries.
Contributes 16% to GDP.
High production of arable land(55% or 182.3
million hectares)
Provide food to 1 billion people.
Produces 51 major Crops.
Contributes to 1/6th of the export earning.
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6. Production Trends:
India is largest producer of
coconuts, mangoes, bananas, cashew
nuts, pulses, ginger.
Second largest producer of
rice, wheat, cotton, fruits and vegetables.
3.8 million hectare of land is under its
production.
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7. Total Output in last five years
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
Agriculture Output in USD(b)
Value In USD (b)
Growth only 2 %
Source: Ministry Of Agriculture
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8. Agriculture contribution to gdp
13.2%
13.4%
13.6%
13.8%
14.0%
14.2%
14.4%
14.6%
14.8%
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Contribution to GDP in %
Years
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9. Outlook
The role of Indian Agriculture sector in economy
has come down in last couple of years.
Government has targeted to double the food
grain production in next 10 years and make India
hunger free.
New Policies like National Food Security
Mission, Rajiv Krishi Vikas Yojana along with rise
in MSP incentive farming will lead to higher
output in coming years.
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