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Sectoral Overview: Agriculture

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian Economy. About 65% of Indian population depends directly on agriculture and it accounts for around 22% of GDP. Agriculture derives its importance from the fact that it has vital supply and demand links with the manufacturing sector. During the past five years agriculture sector has witnessed spectacular advances in the production and productivity of food grains, oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits, vegetables, food grains, poultry and dairy. India has emerged as the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world in addition to being the largest overseas exporter of cashews and spices. Further, India is the highest producer of milk in the world

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Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

The Marine Products Export Development Authority
Agri Export Zones
Agri Export Zones in India
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India

Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Tea Board of India
Spices Board of India
Agri Business Information Centre
Indian Institute of Packaging
Agmarknet
International Fruit Business

 

 
 
 
 
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