Theodore, Rajiv
Expanding economic activities - Kurukshetra - 69(8), Jun, 2021: p.24-28
The role of agriculture will continue to be important for achieving food security, increasing income and generating employment opportunities. However, there is a need to ensure promotion of modern agriculture that is driven by technology and markets. Growth in rural areas should be driven by agro-based industrialisation, which may gradually shift to the non-farm sector. A strong linkage between farm and non-farm sectors needs to be developed for augmenting income and creating jobs in rural areas. – Reproduced
Expanding economic activities - Kurukshetra - 69(8), Jun, 2021: p.24-28
The role of agriculture will continue to be important for achieving food security, increasing income and generating employment opportunities. However, there is a need to ensure promotion of modern agriculture that is driven by technology and markets. Growth in rural areas should be driven by agro-based industrialisation, which may gradually shift to the non-farm sector. A strong linkage between farm and non-farm sectors needs to be developed for augmenting income and creating jobs in rural areas. – Reproduced