Glimpses of Indian agriculture / edited by Sangeeta Verma and P.C. Bodh

Includes bibliographical references.

Agriculture is one of the largest sources of livelihood in India, contributing significantly to the gross domestic product of the country. This book presents an extensive study of the performance of Indian agriculture over the years, focusing on issues such as production, economics and marketing problems and prospects; government interventions for the development of horticulture crops; and sectors allied to agriculture-livestock, dairy development and fisheries. Further, the book analyses growth; outcomes, problems and constraints facing Indian agriculture as inputs for future policy initiatives; feedback on various government policies and programmes; and the present status and outlook of Indian agriculture.