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PAPER ID:IJIM/V.V(VII)/21-24/4
AUTHOR: Lalit Kumar
TITLE: AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN POST REFORM INDIA: A STUDY
ABSTACT:To understand the agriculture scenario in India, it is important to assess the nature of agriculture development in post reform era. Agriculture plays a significant role in economic development. The share of agricultural sector to country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has continued to decline over the period of times; while that of other sectors, particularly services sector, has increased. For sustainable agriculture in India, continuous efforts are needed.Keeping this aspect in mind, present research paper makes an attempt to analyze the Indian agriculture development in post reform era. The study confirms that food grains production as well as cultivation area has increased in post reform period. Lastly, the paper also underlines the various challenges faced by the agriculture in India and suggests some policy implications to develop Indian agriculture as a true engine of economic growth in Indian economy.
KEYWORDS:Indian agriculture, Economy and GDP