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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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