Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 14-21

THE ROLE OF MODERN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING INDIA

Dr. Babita Chaudhary

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Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian economy and it will continue to remain so for a long time. This paper acknowledged the important role of modern technology in the agriculture sector in developing countries such as India for overall economic growth. Technological change has been the major driving force for increasing agricultural productivity and promoting agriculture development in all developing countries. In the past, the choice of technologies and their adoption was to increase production, productivity and farm incomes. Over many decades, policies for agriculture, trade, research and development, education, training and advice have been strong influences on the choice of technology, the level of agricultural production and farm practices. It is an understood fact that the improved inputs and modern machinery are important determinants of agricultural output, yet it is important to quantify the relationship. Study also concludes that improved seeds, water availability, number of tube-wells and labor employed in the agriculture sector are positively related to agricultural output. The paper also recommends the provision of credit facilities to farmers, extension services, price stabilization and making agriculture a priority etc. to ensure that the sector takes its rightful place in our economy.

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