This document discusses agriculture in India. It notes that agriculture is vital to India's economy, contributing 17% of GDP and employing over 60% of the population. India has two main cropping seasons - Kharif from June to October and Rabi from November to May. Crops are classified as either cash crops, grown for trade, or food crops, grown for local consumption. The document also outlines some of the key challenges faced by Indian farmers, such as lack of infrastructure and technology, and small land holdings.

1. ELP PROJECT
CLASS : IV C
SUBJECT : SOCIAL STUDY
TOPIC : AGRICULTURE IN INDIA
BY -AVNI CHATURVEDI

2. AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is another
word for farming. It
includes both growing and
harvesting crops and
raising animal or livestock.
Agriculture provides the
food and many raw
materials that humans
need to survive.

3. Agriculture In India
Agriculture plays a vital
role in the Indian
economy. Over 70 per
cent of the rural
households depend on
agriculture. Agriculture is
an important sector of
Indian economy as it
contributes about 17%
to the total GDP and
provides employment
to over 60% of the
population.

4. Cropping Seasons
We grow two types of crops
Kharif and Rabi
 The Kharif season in India starts in
June and ends in October. Some
important Kharif crops are – Rice ,
Maize , Millet , Jute , Cotton etc.
 The Rabi season in India starts in
mid-November and harvest in
April/May.Some important Rabi
crops are – Barley , Oilseeds ,
Wheat , Gram etc.

5. Cash crop and Food crop
Cash Crops are the type of crops that are grown
for trading. Cash crops act as raw materials for
the industrial direct consumer products.
For Example- Raghu grows Sugarcane on his
field to sell in the market because Cash crops act
as raw materials for the industrial direct consumer
products.
Food Crops are the crops that are grown to feed
the human population. There are a number of
food crops grown in the country.
For Example – Vivek grows wheat on his farm for
self- consumption.

6. SCHEME PASSES BY THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT FOR
THE WELFARE OF FARMER
 National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
 Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
 Micro Irrigation Fund scheme

7. LIFESTYLE OF INDIA AND USA FARMERS
Indian farming is labour intensive and they use traditional methods
of farming is used, where as in USA, farmers use machine and
chemicals for growing crops. There are many problem face by the
farmers those are –
1. Many insects also damage the crops.
2. Heavy rainfall can also damage the crops.
3. Some soil are damaged.
4. Strong wind also harm some crops.
5. Crops can also die by the chemicals used for growing crops.

8. Problems Faced By
Farmers in India
 Unavailability of good quality
Seeds.
 Lack of Modern Equipment.
 Small and fragmented land-
holding.
 Inadequate Storage Facilities.
 Poor Irrigation Facility.

9. Agriculture Revolution In India
Revolution Related to
White Milk
Round Potato
Red Tomato/Meat
Silver Eggs
Yellow Oil seeds
Green Food grain
Black Petroleum products
Golden Horticulture /fruits
Blue Fisheries

10. MS Swaminathan, known as the 'Father of Green Revolution'
was born on August 7, 1925. Swaminathan developed high-
yielding varieties (HYV) of wheat and later, promoted
sustainable development which he called, the ‘Evergreen
revolution ’ . His contribution to strengthen agriculture and
improve food security is tremendous and more than
impressive.

11. Soils of India
India has following major
types of soil – Dessert
soil and Laterite soil.
Alluvial soil , Black soil
, Mountain soil , Red soil
these soil are spread over
different regions of India.

12. SOILS OF INDIA
Soils of India on Map

13. Mind Map for different types of Soil and
Crops grown
SOIL
SANDY
(Hibiscus ,Carrot ,
cotton,
Lettuce ,potato ,
peppers)
Loamy
(wheat , sugarcane ,
cotton , jute ,
pulses , oilseeds)
Clayey
(wheat , broccoli
,cabbage, pulses ,
lentils)

14. According to me , One of the most important aspects
of a Perfect Farm is the Quality of the soil. Good
soil is full of organic material and has the ability to
effectively transport water and nutrients to plants.

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