Glimpses of Indian Agriculture
Author | : Vijay Paul Sharma |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2018-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199488835 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199488834 |
Rating | : 4/5 (834 Downloads) |
Download or read book Glimpses of Indian Agriculture written by Vijay Paul Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture and allied sectors, unquestionably, are considered to be the largest source of livelihood in India contributing largely to the GDP of the country. However, despite a significant increase in the production of food grains, the agriculture sector has been facing innumerable challengesprimarily because of its dependency on natural resources, which have shrunk due to increasing demographic and socioeconomic pressures. This book, a study assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture, studies different facets of agriculture and allied sectors. It provides an overview of Indianagriculture, and presents an analysis of its performance over the years. Showcasing the issues faced in the development of agriculture, it captures the interventions and initiatives of the government for the development of Indian agriculture.