Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 111-118

Regional Disparity in Agriculture and Allied Sector in Karnataka

S V Hanagodimath

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Using the same methodology developed by Dr. D M Nanjundappa in the present study an attempt has been made to analyze the regional imbalances in agriculture and allied sector in Karnataka. The study observed that north Karnataka is under developed in general and Kalaburagi division in particular in agriculture and allied sectors alike all other sectors. Over the period of time, except Kalaburagi division, remaining divisions namely, Bengaluru, Mysuru and Belagavi divisions have improved their positions from lower category to higher categories. On the other hand Kalaburagi division is continued with the lowest position in the references. Hence, there is an urgent need to address this problem of deprivation or under development. Recently, this region has been given more importance with the change of article 371J for the overall development of the region. Further, state government has also given more allocations to the implementation of Special Development Plan (SDP), which was recommended by Dr. D M Nanjundappa Committee. Proper implementation mechanization has to be developed in this region. There is a huge irrigation potentiality in Kalaburagi and Belagavi divisions, which has to be utilized properly. For modernization of agriculture, in Kalaburagi and Belagavi divisions more subsidies have to be provided to purchase the modern agriculture equipments. Skill development training programmes to the farmers of backward regions also helps for the development of the sector. Thus, balanced regional development can be achieved in Karnataka.

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