Perspectives of Farm Mechanization in India –A Review Paper

Abstract

Farm mechanization means the improved way of doing farm practices that needs least effort and resource. In last century world has witnessed many transformations in agriculture sector. Farming practice has been revolutionized with introduction of tractor & tractor driven equipments (Mechanical). On the other hand important inputs like seed, fertilizers and pesticides (Chemical) are the key input that has been developed to increase the production and productivity. After Independence, rising population, demand for food, poor rural development and pathetic Farmers socio-economic status, have been the inherent truth about the agricultural sector of India. With the development of mechanization in agriculture, only few states have witnessed to emerged as the model state in agriculture (Since Green revolution). Therefore, this paper aims to review the past, present and future perspective of farm mechanization in India. The paper has extensively used past literature to substantiate it in four themes, namely, initiatives by Government for farm mechanization, Impact of mechanical sources so far, Impact of chemical catalyst and last future of farm mechanization.