The Agriculture sector experienced buoyant growth in past two years, accounting for a sizeable 18.8% (2021-22) in Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country registering a growth of 3.6% in 2020-21 and 3.9% in 2021-22.
Livestock and fisheries have been experiencing buoyant growth and has helped the sector perform well.
Investments in Agriculture and Allied Sector
Greater participation of private corporate sector, whose investment rates are currently as low as2 to 3 per cent in agriculture, will help in improving private investment in agriculture.
Agricultural Production
As per Fourth Advance Estimates for 2020-21, total foodgrain production in the country is estimated ....