This ppt is to give an overview of the agrarian economic structure in India. This presentation is for the higher secondary students of the humanities stream.

1. An Extension activity of the Dept. of Economics-under
the supervision of Dr.K.SAVITHA,Assistant Professor
-a presentation on
‘ India-an agrarian economy’ for higher secondary
students –SEPT.2016

2. 3rd BA ECONOMICS (2014 – 2017)

3.  Low level of economic development under colonial
rule
 85% population in villages whose livelihood depended on
agriculture-stagnation in agriculture sector
 Handicraft industries declined and no corresponding other
industrial growth

4.  1951-Five year plans started
 Up to mid 1970s GDP growth rate was
3.5%per year
 Mid 1980s GDP growth rate was 5%
 Improved performance in agricultural
sector
 Mixed economy frame work

5.  Liberalisation
 Privatisation
 Globalisation

6.  Backbone of Indian Economy- 58% of its
people depending on agriculture
 contributes to 16 % of GDP
 Provides food to over 1 million people
 Ranks globally second in farm output-Leading
producer of jute, pulses- Second largest
producer of wheat, paddy, fruits and
vegetables
 contributes to 10% of total export earnings
 Provides raw material to large number of
industries

7. 1950’s
Stagnation in
agriculture
Low growth in crop
production
1960’s
 Green Revolution
 HYV (High Yielding
Variety Seeds)
 Attained food security

8. 1990’s
 Economic reforms
introduced
India emerged as a net
exporter of agricultural
products
2000 Onwards
 Increase in population
and strong income
growth, amplified the
demand for food grains
 MNC players brought
in better technology
 Rise in institutional
credit for agriculture
 Supportive Policies of
Govt.

10. AGRICULTURE
SECTOR
INDUSTRIAL
SECTOR
SERVICE
SECTOR
SECTORS
1 Primary sector 2 Secondary sector 3 Tertiary sector

11. Occupational structure during
colonial period
Occupational structure at present
Source:Central statistical Organisation(CSO)

13. year AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY SERVICE
1947 55.3% 15.1% 29.6%
2016 16.1% 29.5% 54.4%