Government Schemes for Farmers

Agriculture is one of the major sectors of the Indian economy. It is present in the country for thousands of years. Over the years it has developed and the use of new technologies and equipment replaced almost all the traditional methods of farming. Besides, in India, there are still some small farmers that use the old traditional methods of agriculture because they lack the resources to use modern methods. Furthermore, this is the only sector that contributed to the growth of not only itself but also of the other sector of the country..

Growth and Development of the Agriculture Sector

India largely depends on the agriculture sector. Besides, agriculture is not just a mean of livelihood but a way of living life in India. Moreover, the government is continuously making efforts to develop this sector as the whole nation depends on it for food For thousands of years, we are practicing agriculture but still, it remained underdeveloped for a long time. Moreover, after independence, we use to import food grains from other countries to fulfill our demand. But, after the green revolution, we become self-sufficient and started exporting our surplus to other countries.

Besides, these earlier we use to depend completely on monsoon for the cultivation of food grains but now we have constructed dams, canals, tube-wells, and pump-sets. Also, we now have a better variety of fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds, which help us to grow more food in comparison to what we produce during old times. With the advancement of technology, advanced equipment, better irrigation facility and the specialized knowledge of agriculture started improving. Furthermore, our agriculture sector has grown stronger than many countries and we are the largest exporter of many food grains.

Significance of Agriculture

It is not wrong to say that the food we eat is the gift of agriculture activities and Indian farmers who work their sweat to provide us this food. In addition, the agricultural sector is one of the major contributors to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and national income of the country. Also, it requires a large labor force and employees around 80% of the total employed people. The agriculture sector not only employees directly but also indirectly. Moreover, agriculture forms around 70% of our total exports. The main export items are tea, cotton, textiles, tobacco, sugar, jute products, spices, rice, and many other items.

The share of agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9 per cent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20. The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per cent was in 2003-04. India is the biggest exporter of cotton in the world.

Negative Impacts of Agriculture

Although agriculture is very beneficial for the economy and the people there are some negative impacts too. These impacts are harmful to both environments as the people involved in this sector. Deforestation is the first negative impact of agriculture as many forests have been cut downed to turn them into agricultural land. Also, the use of river water for irrigation causes many small rivers and ponds to dry off which disturb the natural habitat. Moreover, most of the chemical fertilizers and pesticides contaminate the land as well as water bodies nearby. Ultimately it leads to topsoil depletion and contamination of groundwater. In conclusion, Agriculture has given so much to society. But it has its own pros and cons that we can’t overlook. Furthermore, the government is doing his every bit to help in the growth and development of agriculture; still, it needs to do something for the negative impacts of agriculture. To save the environment and the people involved in it.

What are Central Government Scheme?

These agriculture or government schemes are generated or launched by the Government of India for better employment and wealth creation for farmers or other citizens. The goal of government schemes for farmers in India is to develop and innovate new services and increase the employment and agriculture rate in India.

Why are Government Schemes Necessary?

The government or agriculture schemes in India launch the purpose of improving and helping the livelihood for the people who need and provide a better life. Every scheme launches to provide privileges to the individuals in their life.But here we are talking about farmer’s welfare, and the Government started agricultural schemes in India for farmers and their livelihood.

Agriculture scheme for farmers is one of the most popular schemes and agriculture sectors of the Indian economy, giving livelihoods to a more significant part of India’s population. While providing food security is the foundation of the country’s rural economy. In the primary quarter of FY 2020-21, when the Indian economy registered 23.9 per cent negative development, farming was the only area that arose as a silver fixing for India’s monetary recuperation with over 3.4 per cent development. It makes farming the most noticeable area in the country. What’s more, it needs a ton of central government scheme to support a maintainable development in this manner.

The share of agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9 per cent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20.

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