Crop diversification in India: A study of review of literature

Crop diversification is a widely advocated means for agricultural and rural development. Crop diversification is a concept, which is opposite to crop specialization. It implies shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming or from low value food crop to high value food or noon-food crops. The level of diversification largely depends on the agro-climatic/socio-economic condition and technological developments in a region. Also government support, institutional support and domestic demand play a significant role in diversification. For instance, the creation of the technology mission on oilseed by the government of India gave push to oilseeds production. The specific price related support also encourages crop area shifts.