{"id":24118,"date":"2024-01-29T11:06:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T11:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24118"},"modified":"2024-01-29T11:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T11:06:43","slug":"why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Why India lags behind many other countries in agricultural productivity? Suggest suitable measures to raise productivity across the regions in a sustainable manner &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India, with its vast agricultural potential and diverse agro-climatic zones, finds itself grappling with challenges that hinder its agricultural productivity, causing it to lag behind many other countries. Several factors contribute to this disparity, including outdated farming practices, inadequate infrastructure, water scarcity, and insufficient access to modern technology. To address these issues and propel India towards sustainable agricultural development, a multi-faceted approach is essential. Implementing advanced farming techniques, improving irrigation facilities, investing in rural infrastructure, promoting research and development, and enhancing farmer education are crucial measures that can be undertaken to uplift agricultural productivity across different regions, fostering a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18bf15eec5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18bf15eec5\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Indias_agricultural_productivity_challenges_can_be_attributed_to_various_factors_such_as\" title=\"India&#8217;s agricultural productivity challenges can be attributed to various factors such as:\">India&#8217;s agricultural productivity challenges can be attributed to various factors such as:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Measures_to_Improve_Agricultural_Productivity_are_as_follows\" title=\"Measures to Improve Agricultural Productivity are as follows:\">Measures to Improve Agricultural Productivity are as follows:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-india-lags-behind-many-other-countries-in-agricultural-productivity-suggest-suitable-measures-to-raise-productivity-across-the-regions-in-a-sustainable-manner-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s agricultural productivity is relatively low compared to other major agricultural producers. For example, <strong>India&#8217;s average yield of rice is about 2.5 tons per hectare, while in China it is about 6.5 tons per hectare.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_agricultural_productivity_challenges_can_be_attributed_to_various_factors_such_as\"><\/span>India&#8217;s agricultural productivity challenges can be attributed to various factors such as:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Small Landholdings<ul><li>The average farm size in India is very small (86% of farmers have less than 2 hectares of agricultural land) which makes it difficult for farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies, such as mechanization and irrigation.<\/li><li>This lowers the overall agricultural productivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Cropping pattern not aligning with agro-ecological zones<ul><li>Distortions in the cropping pattern due to government policies like MSP which favours certain crops viz wheat and rice over other crops.<\/li><li>These patterns give rise to monocropping tendencies negatively impacting agricultural productivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Lack of Irrigation<ul><li>Many parts of India do not have access to irrigation, which makes it difficult for farmers to grow crops during dry periods.<\/li><li>This is especially a problem in rain-fed areas, which account for about 60% of India&#8217;s cultivated land.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Huge dependency on Monsoons for irrigation<ul><li>Monsoon rains being very unpredictable and concentrated in only four months (June-September) negatively impact the overall agricultural productivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Lack of Infrastructure<ul><li>India&#8217;s infrastructure, such as roads, storage facilities, and markets, is not well- developed, which makes it difficult for farmers to get their products to market.<\/li><li>This can lead to post-harvest losses of up to 30%<\/li><li>Mechanisation in India is roughly 20% against 90-95% in USA and China which negatively impact the agricultural productivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Poverty and Subsistence farming<ul><li>Many Indian farmers are subsistence farmers, meaning that they grow crops primarily to feed their families, rather than to sell for a profit.<\/li><li>This can lead to a lack of investment in new technologies and practices.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Government policies<ul><li>Government policies, such as price controls and subsidies, can discourage farmers from adopting new technologies and practices which ultimately impacts the overall agricultural productivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; 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