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Reforms and Status of Agriculture-Allied Sectors in Indian Economy

  • Unique Paper ID: 171416
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 426-431
  • Abstract:
  • Agri-allied sectors are considered to be the mainstay of the Indian economy because of their high share in employment and livelihood creation. National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) 70th round survey showed that more than one-fifth (23 per cent) of agricultural households with very small land size (less than 0.01 hectare) reported livestock as their principal source of income. Farming households with some cattle head are better able to withstand distress due to extreme weather conditions. It is also an important source of raw material and demand for many industrial products. The major agri-allied sectors are livestock, horticulture, fisheries and sericulture sector. Presently, the agri-allied sector is facing several challenges, among which extension services are seen generally as weak and neglected aspects. Extension as a rural support service is needed to meet the challenges in agri-allied sector due to changes in the global food and agriculture system including the rise of supermarkets and the growing importance of standards and labels; growth in non-farm rural employment and agribusiness; constraints imposed by health challenges that affect rural livelihoods; and the deterioration of the natural resource base and climate change. The delivery of extension services is emerging as an important priority area for enhancing and optimizing production and value addition. Services include transfer of technology and strengthening of various infrastructure and support services, while building the capabilities of the stakeholders.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 426-431

Reforms and Status of Agriculture-Allied Sectors in Indian Economy

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