AGRICULTURE : AN ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVE IS NEEDED
Rural transformation is one of the most important agenda of Prime Minister's- reform, perform and transform trinity. Agriculture happens to be the key sector, which can bring a turnaround in the economy by doubling the farmers' income by 2022. Demand expansion in the core sectors, which is expected to come from the expansion of farmers' income and overall expansion of the rural infrastructure are dependable growth boosters. Half of India’s work force comes from farming. If India needs to thrive, then its path will pass through agriculture sector. Therefore, action agenda for a strong transformation program in agriculture sector happens to be the center of any transformation initiative. While productivity, remunerative prices, productive use of the land and aggressive implementation of relief measures are some of the key steps, structure reforms are imperative for long term results. Agricultural productivity requires e...