Answer:
The
main contributions of agriculture to the national economy are
(i) It is the largest employment providing sector.
(ii) It has provided a food surplus to our expanding population.
(iii) It is providing raw material to industries.
(iv) It is providing the majority of exports from India.
Steps taken by government to modernise agriculture are
(i)
Land reforms leading to consolidation of holdings. This makes
agriculture more viable and increases output.
(ii) Providing subsidy for HYV seeds and fertilisers.
This gives incentives to farmers for using these inputs
for higher output.
(ii)
Provision for crop insurance, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), etc. These help
farmers to avail necessary funds when required and tide over crisis situations.
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