Major commodities imported to India are pulses, edible oils, fresh fruits and cashew nuts. Major commodities exported by India are rice, spices, cotton, meat and its preparations, sugar, etc. Over the past few decades, the share of agricultural imports in total imports has increased from 2.8% in 1990- 91 to 4.2% in 2014-15, whereas the share of agricultural exports has reduced from 18.5% to 12.7%.
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Agricultural Revolutions Green Revolution: It stands for a major technological breakthrough in India based on (i) improved seeds of high yielding varieties, (ii) adequate and assured supply of water .... |
