Indian Agriculture sector

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Indian Agriculture Sector

Presented byAnnapurna Sarda

Ashwani Kumar


AGENDA

IntroductionHistoryKey factsTotal production trendRelation to GDPOutlook


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.


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.


KEYFACTSAgriculture 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.


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.


Total Output in last five years

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12115

120

125

130

135

140

145

150

155

Agriculture Output in USD(b)

Value In USD (b)

Growth only 2 %

Source: Ministry Of Agriculture


Agriculture contribution to gdp

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-1313.2%

13.4%

13.6%

13.8%

14.0%

14.2%

14.4%

14.6%

14.8%Contribution to GDP in %

Years

Source: mosi.nic.in www.cii.in


OutlookThe 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.


Education

Indian Agriculture sector