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Source<\/strong>: The post challenges for Indian agriculture to realize its aspiration of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 has been created, based on the article \u201cViksit must be inclusive<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cIndian express<\/strong>\u201d on 1st April 2024.<\/p>\n UPSC Syllabus Topic<\/strong>: GS Paper3- Indian economy- growth and development<\/p>\n News<\/strong>: The article discusses the challenges and necessary strategies for New Indian Agriculture Challenges for Viksit Bharat by 2047.<\/strong><\/p>\n Indian agriculture’s growth has been steady, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3% from 1991-92 to 2023-24.<\/p>\n Under the Modi government (last 10 years), agriculture grew at 3.6%, slightly better than the 3.5% during the Manmohan Singh era.<\/p>\n Agriculture, engaging about 45% of India\u2019s workforce, contributes around 18% to the GDP. However, the agri-GDP growth for 2023-24 is just 0.7%.<\/p>\n By 2047, agriculture\u2019s GDP share might drop to 7-8%, but it could still involve over 30% of the workforce.<\/p>\n Climate Change Impact<\/strong>: Agriculture is vulnerable to climate risks, like rising temperatures and unseasonal rains that dropped growth to 0.7% in 2023-24.<\/p>\n Workforce Imbalance<\/strong>: Despite contributing about 18% to GDP, agriculture employs 45% of the workforce, indicating low productivity. This discrepancy could lead to economic imbalances.<\/p>\n Resource Management:<\/strong> Challenges in water consumption, soil degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions need urgent attention.<\/p>\n Technology and Innovation Lag:<\/strong> Modernization in farming practices and infrastructure is crucial for coping with climate challenges and increasing productivity.<\/p>\n Policy Limitations: <\/strong>Current policies, including export controls and stocking limits, resemble outdated strategies of the 1960s, indicating a need for reforms in areas like subsidies, research, and market access.<\/p>\n Increase Investment in Agriculture R&D and Innovation<\/strong>: Allocate more resources to agricultural research and innovation to enhance productivity.<\/p>\n Promote High-Value Agriculture: <\/strong>Shift focus to sectors like poultry, fishery, dairy, and horticulture, which offer higher economic returns.<\/p>\n Improve Market Access for Farmers:<\/strong> Develop policies and institutions to connect farmers to national and international markets, potentially through digital platforms like E-NAM and ONDC.<\/p>\n Rationalize Subsidies:<\/strong> Redirect funds from food and fertilizer subsidies towards more sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n Enhance Skill Development:<\/strong> Focus on training rural populations for better job opportunities in a rapidly urbanizing India.<\/p>\n Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examine the challenges facing Indian agriculture in achieving its aspiration of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Source: The post challenges for Indian agriculture to realize its aspiration of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 has been created, based on the article \u201cViksit must be inclusive\u201d published in \u201cIndian express\u201d on 1st April 2024. 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What are the challenges for Indian agriculture to realize its aspiration of a Viksit Bharat by 2047?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What should be done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n