The document discusses problems in Indian agriculture. It notes that while agriculture provides livelihood for many and contributes significantly to GDP and exports, about 75% of Indians live in rural areas and depend on agriculture. Key issues include revitalizing cooperatives, improving rural credit, research and education, land reforms, and enabling higher agricultural growth. The document outlines India's position as a leading producer of many agricultural commodities. It also discusses important milestones, policies, strategies, and technologies that can help sustainable agricultural development.

1. PROBLEMS IN AGRICULTURE
PRESENTED BY:-
RAVI KANT KUMAR
NIRAJ SHARMA
AMIT KUMAR

2. INDIAN AGRICULTURE
▪ Agriculture Sector is changing the socio-economic environments of the
population due to liberalization and globalization
▪ About 75% people are living in rural areas and are still dependent on
Agriculture. About 43% of India’s geographical area is used for agricultural
activity
▪ Agriculture continues to play a major role in Indian Economy
▪ Provides about 65% of the livelihood
▪ Accounts for 27% of GDP
▪ Contributes 21% of Total Exports, and Supplies Raw materials to
Industries
▪ Growth Rate in production - 5.7%
▪ Food grains production – 211.17 mt

3. INDIA’S POSITION IN WORLD AGRICULTURE
Rank ▪
Total Area Seventh
▪ Irrigated Area First
▪ Population Second
▪ Economically Active population Second
▪ Total Cereals Third
▪ Wheat Second
▪ Rice Second
▪ Coarse grains Fourth
▪ Total Pulses First
▪ Oil Seeds Second
▪ Fruits and Vegetables Second
▪ Implements (Tractors) Third
▪ Milk First
▪ Live Stock (castles, Buffaloes) First

4. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
▪ Total Geographical Area (TGA) - 329 M.H
▪ Potential for Biological Production - 265 M.H
▪ Net Sown Area (NSA) - 143 M.H
▪ Net Irrigated Area - 56 M.H
▪ Area threatened by land degradation - 50% of T GA
▪ Drought-prone Area - 190 M.H

5. MILE STONES IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
▪ Green Revolution (1968)
▪ Ever-Green Revolution (1996)
▪ Blue Revolution (water, fish)
▪ White Revolution (Milk)
▪ Yellow Revolution (flower, edible)
▪ Bio-Technology Revolution
▪ ICT Revolution

6. DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE :
BASIC ISSUES
▪ Revitalization of Cooperative Institutions
▪ Improving Rural Credits
▪ Research, Education & Extension
▪ Human Resources Development
▪ Trade & Export Promotion
▪ Land Reforms
▪ Enabling Environment for higher Agricultural Growth

8. EFFORTS ON POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND
FRAMEWORKS
▪ National Agriculture Policy (2000)
▪ National Seeds policy (2002)
▪ Cooperative Policy
▪ Agricultural Price policy
▪ Agricultural Extension Framework (2001)
▪ WTO/GATT agreement (1994)

9. TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT
▪ Biotechnology
▪ Pre & post harvesting technology
▪ Energy saving technology
▪ Environment protection technology
▪ Information and Communication technology
▪ GIS & RS technology
▪ Internet/Intranet Technology