Agriculture has played a vital role in India's economy and development. Over 70% of rural households and 60% of the population depend on agriculture. It contributes around 17% to India's total GDP and 50% to the economy. Major crops grown in India include cereals, vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. India ranks second in the world for overall agricultural production and ninth for agricultural exports, demonstrating agriculture's importance to both domestic and international markets.

1. Major crops and Agricultural
development in India
Done By- K M Mahfujul Huq

2. Agriculture is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock.
Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary
human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species
created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. The
history of agriculture began thousands of years ago.
Meat: 259
Fish (2001 estimate): 130
Vegetable fiber: 30
Fruit: 503
Cereals: 2,263
Vegetables and melons: 866

3. Importance of agriculture in India
India is considered as a less developing country since ages and
agriculture development have always added to the economy of this
nation. 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.
Agriculture and other activities associated to it contribute nearly 50%
to the economy of India. And it is considered as the prime occupation

4. Reasons Why Agriculture Is Important
• It's the main source of raw materials.
• It's important to international trade.
• It plays a big role in a nation's revenue.
• It provides employment.
• It's crucial to a country's development.
• It can help heal the environment.
• It goes hand-in-hand with war.

5. Indian agriculture facts
 India rank 2nd in the world in agriculture production.
 India’s world rank in services and industry sector is 9th and 5th
respectively.
 Indian agricultural production has increased from 87 USD bn to 459
USD bn in the past 15 years (12% annual growth).
 Globally India ranks 9th for the agricultural exports.