GS3 · 12.5 marks · 200 words
As the country with the largest arable land acreage India can not only ensure its own food security but can also become a source of food for the entire planet. What is ailing India's agriculture sector? Suggest remedial measures.
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Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
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