India’s agricultural sector stands as the lifeblood of its economy, deeply embedded in the fabric of its society and culture. The share of agriculture in India’s GDP is about 18 percent and about 45.5 percent of India’s population is still dependent on the agriculture sector.
The agriculture and allied sector has performed strongly in the last few years, largely due to government measures to increase crop and livestock productivity. These measures include ensuring favorable pricing for farmers, encouraging crop diversification and enhancing market infrastructure through the establishment of farmer-producer organizations.
