Agrarian Development and the Reliability of Food in the State of Assam
Abstract
Development is a relative concept which is dynamic in nature and have a movement of progress and growth. It is a means that comes at the cost of another. Here, we can take an example of ‘Economic Growth’ as a crucial means for the utilization of development. Economic development of a country can be determined nationally but it is minimal as it brings inequality. According to Gilbert Hungdo, the president of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), “Agriculture has always been vital to India” (Hungdo, 2020). It is because people need to eat so agriculture remains a crucial function in the economic and societies of countless countries around the world. The country India has enormous diversity in its demographic as well as socio-economic condition. Over the last decades, the country has experiences growth in agricultural productivity.
The contributions of agriculture in the Indian economy have been increasing over the years. According to the economic survey, the share of agriculture in gross domestic product (GDP) reached almost 20% for the first time in 17 years, making a sole bright spot in performance during financial year 2020–2021. Modern farms and agriculture operations have changed over the years primarily because of advancements in technology, including sensors, devices, machines, and information technology. Personalized e-commerce stores and marketplaces have brought farming products like fertilizers, seeds, machines, and equipment that help farmers grow quality products. Educational portals let farmers know innovative things about farming that increase the contributions of agriculture to the economy.
While most other states in India are gradually moving away from their traditional agriculture-based economy toward industry or service-oriented economy, Assam is still heavily dependent on the agricultural sector. The economy of Assam and its development depends on the production of the state. The economy is prevalently agrarian in nature. The government also makes continuous efforts to develop the already existing agrarian economy in the state. Agriculture plays the chief role of revenue earning in Assam economy. The state experiences plenty of rainfall and possess a fertile land which is extremely advantageous for cropping. This led to the flourishing growth in food crops and staples in Assam agriculture.
