India’s agriculture sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years, driven by higher public investment, record foodgrain production, expanded irrigation, improved access to credit and a stronger safety net for farmers, according to a government paper released this month.The report, titled Empowering India’s Annadatas, outlines how agricultural
India’s agriculture sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years, driven by higher public investment, record foodgrain production, expanded irrigation, improved access to credit and a stronger safety net for farmers, according to a government paper released this month.The report, titled Empowering India’s Annadatas, outlines how agricultural policy has evolved from a welfare-centric approach to a broader strategy focused on productivity, market access, income security and resilience.Agriculture and allied activities continue to remain a key pillar of the Indian economy, accounting for nearly 18 per cent of the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA). The sector’s GVA has more than doubled from Rs 20.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 48.7 lakh crore in 2023-24, reflecting sustained growth over the last decade. Rising public investment in agriculture Government spending on agriculture
