About the Book: Crop Diversification & Food Security In India
The structure of the Indian agricultural economy has undergone radical
transformation due to green revolution after independence. The mutation of
Indian agriculture from traditional agriculture to high value agriculture in
recent years has been remarkable. Moreover, the economy witnessed that the
consumption pattern had shifted away from traditional cereals to a nutritious
diet, which is attributable to the rapid growth of the economy. Diversification
of agriculture has become an important choice to attain the objectives of a
higher output growth, raising farmer’s income, generating employment
opportunities, sustainability of natural resources and providing food and
nutritional security.
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