Evolution of agriculture in india vis-à-vis indian economy: shift in farming behaviour
Objectives: Agriculture is main source of livelihood for a majority of the population in India. It holds high importance in the people’s life. While Contribution to country’s GDP by other sectors have increased in a faster rate, contribution from agriculture &its associated sector is in the reducing trend and presently hold to less than 20 percent. However, gross agricultural production has grown with the increase in demand as a fall out of increased population. It helped India to become self-sufficient and emerged as a net exporter of agriculture and allied products.