Current Research in Agriculture and Farming (CRAF)
Year : 2022, Volume 3, Issue 1
First page : 1-6
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.161
Agri Environment for Inclusive Growth in India
Nazeerudin*
*Centre for Rural Development Studies Bangalore University Bangalore 56 Karnataka
*Corresponding Author E-mail: rdnazeer@gmail.com
Received: 9.11.2021 | Revised: 26.01.2022 | Accepted: 5.02.2022
ABSTRACT
Agriculture plays a significant role in economic growth and development. As the provider of food, it is a cornerstone of human existence. As a furnisher of industrial raw materials, it is an essential contributor to economic activity in other sectors of the economy. Agriculture is a substantial user of natural resources, particularly land and water. Its activities significantly impact the availability of these resources and their quality. As an industry founded on biology, agriculture significantly impacts ecosystems and non-agricultural plants and animals, particularly in terms of biodiversity. As with most forms of human activity, agricultural activities can have negative environmental impacts (generate negative environmental externalities) manifested in soil degradation and erosion, air and water pollution, and biodiversity loss. However, in contrast to many other forms of economic activity, agriculture can also generate positive externalities as reflected in the creation and maintenance of attractive landscapes and contributing to managing water supplies and maintaining wildlife habitats. Given the above context, this paper attempts to briefly review agriculture's contribution to economic growth and environmental quality. It explores the possible solutions to boost Agricultural inclusive growth through technological innovations and further argues for Sustainable Natural resources management and supply chains system. It highlights the importance of gender issues in agriculture and Financial inclusion. Finally concluded that technological interventions combined with appropriate institutional innovations to strengthen the farm delivery system and improve the distribution of growth benefits, where environmentally sustainable principles are being ensured. A descriptive methodology is followed.
Keywords: Agriculture, Sustainable, Environmental, Economic growth, Inclusive.
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Cite this article: Nazeerudin (2022). Agri-Environment for Inclusive Growth in India, Curr. Rese. Agri. Far. 3 (1), 1-6. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.161