CHAPTER 25
Rural and Agriculture Reporting
Mayank Bhardwaj
CHAPTER INSIGHTS
Agriculture plays a crucial role in India as the sector employs about half of the country’s 1.3 billion people and accounts for nearly a sixth of the US$2.9 trillion economy. With 70 per cent of the country’s population living in villages and small towns, the farm sector has a significant impact on rural income, consumer demand and the overall economy. This chapter introduces this important sector to its readers with a brief historical context and overview. It explains why producing surplus food, especially staples such as rice and wheat, has been one of the outstanding achievements of India. It also focuses on agriculture and its role in Indian economy and discusses ...
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