Assistant Professor, Commerce, J.G. College of Commerce, Hubballi, Karnataka
Online published on 24 October, 2019.
During Independence there was extremely low productivity per hectare and per worker. However, the previous trend of stagnant agriculture was completely changed due to the introduction of economic planning since 1950–51 and with special emphasis on agricultural development, particularly after 1962. Though industry has been playing an important role in Indian economy, still the contribution of agriculture in the development of Indian economy cannot be denied.
