Geography
Why is agriculture said to be the backbone of the Indian economy?
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Agriculture is said to be the backbone of the Indian economy as India is primarily an agricultural country as two-thirds of its population depends on agriculture. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, agriculture and allied sector accounts for-
- 16.5% of India's Gross Value Added
- 17.32% of its Gross Domestic Produce
- 13% share of total value of export
- Employment to 58% of labour force either directly or indirectly
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