Agriculture has always been India’s most important economic sector. It is the means of livelihood of almost two thirds of the work force in the country. Agriculture and allied sector contributes 24 per cent of the total GDP and provide employment to around 67 per cent Indian population. Today India ranks second in production of paddy in the world. It is the main staple food for more than 60 percent of the world population and more so in the Asian countries. Realising the importance of Indian agricultural production for economic development, the central government of India has played an active role in all aspects of agricultural development. Planning is centralised, and plan priorities, policies, and resources allocations are decided at the central level. This book is an attempt to highlight all importance aspects of Indian agriculture. Topics such as agricultural planning and development, issues and opportunities, government’s initiatives, impact of biotechnology etc., are described in detail. The readers will find the book useful in developing a complete and comprehensive understanding of the agriculture sector which is a key area in the country’s development.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR J P Abhay Shankar
Dr. J.P. Abhay Shankar, was an agriculture professor for more than 30 years, retired in 2000. He taught classes in horticulture, sericulture, animal husbandry and aquaculture. He also taught courses about tissue culture, agricultural biotechnology and reproductive physiology. He encouraged many students to become successful agricultural scientists.Dr. Abhay has participated in many national and international seminars on agribusiness management. He currently provides guest lectures in course of food policy and agribusiness in various reputed professional institutions in India and abroad.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajendra Reddy
Dr. Rajendra Reddy, a native of Hyderabad, received his masters degree in 1977 and his Ph.D. in agricultural economics in 1982. He has worked as a professor of agricultural businesses. Throughout his career he has been associated with a number of academic and research institutions.Dr. Reddy is the author of 10 books and over 25 articles on positioning firms and institutions in the global value added food system. He also has authored and supervised the development of over 25 impact studies on various private, public and cooperative firms and institutions in the global food system. Currently he is engaged in conducting research on the major biological packaging and informational revolutions.
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