Agriculture is an important sector in India. The Indian agricultural economy is one of the major sources of income for the country. In 2016-17, the total production of food grains was 252 million tonnes and the total production of horticultural crops was 143.5 million tonnes. The agricultural sector in India employs around 50% of the population and accounts for a quarter of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
The main crops grown are rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, maize, and oilseed. Rice is grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and West Bengal; wheat is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh; sugarcane is grown mainly in Maharashtra; cotton is grown mainly in Gujarat; jute is grown mainly in Bihar; maize is grown mainly in Punjab and
India has been a major agricultural producer for a long time. It has the second largest population in the world and is one of the most populous countries. India’s agricultural economy is mainly dependent on agricultural exports and other secondary industries that rely on agriculture for raw materials. The country's economic growth rate is largely dependent on the industry, which has been performing well in recent years.
The Indian economy is highly reliant on agriculture because it employs a significant percentage of the workforce and generates a significant portion of India’s GDP. This dependency can be attributed to many factors including India’s large rural population, geography, climate, and lack of alternative opportunities in rural areas.
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and has been the primary occupation for a majority of people in India. It is also one of the main sources of income for farmers in India.
The agricultural economy in India has gone through many changes since independence and is still undergoing changes today. The pattern of farming, cropping patterns, and cultivation practices have changed over time. The government has taken various measures to improve the agricultural economy in India by introducing policies such as Green Revolution, Land Reforms, etc.
