An Analysis of Agriculture sector in Indian Economy

Abstract

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and the prosperity of agriculture can stand for the prosperity of the Indian economy. Any change in agriculture has a positive or negative multiplier effect on the entire economy. The time of our gaining independence, the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Said, "everything else can wait, but not agriculture."

Agriculture has played a crucial role in the country's economy since independence and continues also even today. India lives in villages and the rural population depends mostly on agriculture. This is why the Indian economy is heavily dependent on agriculture

The agricultural sector does a great job in maintaining food security due to technological development. Consequently, there should be balance and sustainable development of agriculture and allied sector to maintain ecological balance along with national security.

Despite lots of development in Agriculture sector in Indian economy still need to modify in Government policies for Agriculture and enhancing irrigation facilities for more productivity and production.