Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, employing nearly half of its workforce and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP. With a rapidly growing population projected to cross 1.5 billion by 2050, India faces the formidable challenge of ensuring food security for all its citizens. The traditional farming practices that have sustained Indian agriculture…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the GDP. However, India’s vast geographical expanse results in diverse climatic conditions, soil types, and ecological variations, influencing agricultural practices across different regions. To optimize agricultural planning, the Planning Commission of India divided the country into…
Introduction Agriculture and rural development are integral to the economic and social progress of any nation, especially in countries like India, where a significant portion of the population depends on agriculture for livelihood. Rural development goes hand in hand with agricultural advancements, ensuring sustainable growth, food security, employment generation, and overall economic stability. This essay…
Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, providing employment to over 50% of the workforce and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. Despite its importance, India faces a persistent challenge of low agricultural productivity, which hampers the growth of the sector and limits the nation’s potential. The causes of low agricultural productivity in India are…
The Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme is a flagship initiative launched by the state government to promote the cultivation, consumption, and commercialization of millets. With a growing global emphasis on sustainable agriculture and nutrition, this program aligns with the United Nations’ declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets and India’s focus on reviving…