Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment, and Output
- 52% of the total Indian workforce was employed in the farming sector in 2010-11.
- Major initiatives like the establishment of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), agricultural universities, horticulture development, animal breeding, and veterinary services, development in meteorology, and weather forecasting have all been given priority to improve the agricultural sector.
- However, even though the growth rate of India’s GDP is increasing, it is not generating sufficient employment opportunities in the country.
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CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 – Agriculture
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture is about agriculture and the agricultural sector in India. Agriculture is the prime activity of the economy of India and produces raw materials for various types of industries. We will focus on and study the types of farming, cropping patterns, and also the various major crops that are grown in India. We will also learn about the contribution of agriculture to the national economy, to employment, and also about the outputs emerging from agriculture.
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Table of Content
- Topics Covered in Chapter 4 Agriculture of Class 10
- Highlights of Chapter 4- Agriculture
- CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture
- Types of Farming
- Cropping Pattern
- Major Crops
- Food Crops other than grains
- Non-Food Crops
- Technological and Institutional Reforms
- Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment, and Output
- Food Security
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture