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by Shrawan Kumar Singh (Author)
The agricultural sector is impacted by and impacts the society, economy, and environment. No study of the Indian economy can afford to neglect the agricultural sector. Although its share in the national product has declined, it harbors not merely half of the labor force; it has also vital supply and demand links with the manufacturing sector.
This is the third volume in the series of eight such volumes. Each volume seeks to present an analysis of a specific area or sector of the Indian economy. This volume examines various aspects of India's agricultural sector.
Three of the basic foundations needed for building a sound agricultural economy are a productive technology package, efficient delivery services, and remunerative and stable market prices for produce. The federal structure of government and policies belong primarily to the realm of political economy. Policy interventions need to focus on ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, credit, supply chain, and marketing and make the farmer market ready.
Though policymaking is difficult, the toolkit of good governance of agriculture becomes more important and regulations need improvement. For better policy planning, there is a need to improve upon the database on agriculture, considering that the existing data is unreliable.
Author Biography
As an academician, Shrawan Kumar Singh has experience in teaching, research, and writing that spans over six decades. Having served at the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, and Ranchi University, he retired from the Indira Gandhi National Open University as professor and director of the School of Social Sciences. His field of interest is Indian economic policy, business environment, and international business. Shrawan has a number of publications to his credit in the form of books, articles, and papers in various journals. He has been a member of academic bodies such as the Academic Council and the Board of Courses of Studies as well as professional bodies.
