What happened: major expansion in farmer support, production and allied sector growth
PIB reports that Indian agriculture and allied sectors are seeing transformation through higher productivity, stronger farmer support systems, and improved resilience. The backgrounder links outcomes to sustained investments and policy interventions in agriculture, livestock, dairy, fisheries, food processing, cooperatives and digital agriculture.
Key macro and sectoral indicators highlighted include agriculture’s workforce role (agriculture providing livelihoods to about 46.1 percent of the workforce) and reported stable growth in livestock and fisheries (reported 5–6 percent).
Strengthening the agricultural economy (growth in value and budgets)
PIB reports growth in the economy of agriculture and allied sectors, measured through Gross Value Added (GVA) and public spending. It states that the GVA of Agriculture and Allied Sector increased from Rs. 20.94 lakh crore (2014–15) to an estimated Rs. 52.08 lakh crore (2025–26). It also reports an increase in budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare from Rs. 27,663 crore (2013–14) to Rs. 1,40,528.78 crore (2026–27).
Increasing production: foodgrains, horticulture and oilseeds
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