AGRICULTURE IN INDIA: Crisis and Prospects

Book Details:

• Author: Manu Gautam (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131612255

• Pages: 310

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 7.9 inches

About the Book

India, with its vast agrarian landscape, stands as the second-largest producer of agricultural products globally, contributing over 7.68% to global agricultural output. Despite this prominence, Indian agriculture faces a deep crisis that has become more pronounced over the past few decades. Agriculture in India: Crisis and Prospects, edited by Manu Gautam, takes a comprehensive and scholarly approach to dissect the multiple dimensions of the current agricultural scenario.

The book investigates critical issues such as rural agrarian distress, labour shortages, land alienation due to urban expansion, climate change impacts, and declining farmer incomes. It features 18 research-based essays authored by eminent scholars who delve into specific regional challenges and policy inefficiencies, while also offering realistic, field-based recommendations. From farm suicides in Tamil Nadu and agricultural viability in West Bengal to food security initiatives and climate-smart agriculture in Madhya Pradesh, the essays cover a broad spectrum of themes affecting the sector.

Special emphasis is placed on the struggles of small and marginal farmers, gender roles in revitalizing agriculture, and the socio-economic implications of land reforms and acquisition. The content is grounded in empirical analysis, making it a crucial resource for scholars, policymakers, agricultural economists, and anyone invested in the future of Indian agriculture.

This volume not only reflects the macro and micro realities of the agrarian crisis but also presents pathways for sustainable agricultural development in India.