Agriculture forms the backbone of the Indian economy and despite conserted industrialisation in the last five decades, agriculture occupies a place of pride. Being the largest industry in the country, agriculture is the source of livelihood for over 70 per cent of population in the country. The significance of agriculture in the national economy can be best explained by considering the role of agriculture under different heads. The significance of agriculture in India arises also from the fact that the development in agriculture is an essential condition for the development of national economy. However, agriculture dominates the economy to such an extent that a very high proportion of working population in India is engaged in agriculture. Agriculture provides raw materials for a number of industries, e.g. sugar, tea, cotton and jute textiles, hydrogenated oils, food products, soap and some other agro-based industries which together account for 45 per cent of income generated in the manufacturing sector in India. This work, in two volumes, contains very useful and well-researched material derived from authoritative sources. Pros and cons of the theme are discussed in analytical manner. Substantially based on latest data this will prove a dependable reference work. The book will be useful and interesting to students of Indian agriculture, educated farmers, political leaders, and planners in India and abroad.
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