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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Impact of agriculture transformation on rural development
Authors
Dr. Digamber Bhagwat Bhoge
Abstract
Agriculture has played an important role in India's economic and social
development. At the time of independence, the sector contributed 40% to the
national income. Today, the share of agriculture in the Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) has gradually declined to 17-18% in the last few years due to structural
changes, but it remains significant. The economic reforms that began in 1991
brought about several radical changes in the agricultural sector. Trade
liberalization, deregulation, technological modernization, and integration with
the global market have given the agricultural sector a proper shape. Indian
agriculture has undergone a significant transformation, with India becoming
self-sufficient in food grains. There has been diversification into high-value
crops such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and fisheries. Mechanization and
adoption of improved technologies in agriculture have begun on a large scale.
Irrigation and rural infrastructure have expanded in rural areas. Although
there has been important progress in production growth and export performance,
concerns remain about stagnant farm incomes, hidden unemployment, regional
disparities, and climate vulnerability. Employment dependence on agriculture
has not reduced proportionately, leading to a significant gap in productivity
between the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. The main objective of
this research paper is to study the impact of transformation in the
agricultural sector on rural development process.
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Pages:303-304
How to cite this article:
Dr. Digamber Bhagwat Bhoge "Impact of agriculture transformation on rural development". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 303-304
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