Boosting Agriculture's Role in India's GDP: A Vision for the Future

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari advocates for increasing agriculture's GDP share in India from 14% to 22%, aiming to curb rural-urban migration. He suggests agricultural diversification towards energy and emphasizes soil testing and bio-fuel production to reduce fossil fuel imports, aligning with Modi's economic vision.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has emphasized the importance of enhancing agriculture's contribution to India's GDP, pushing for an increase from the current 14% to 22%. This shift, he argues, would help prevent the migration of rural youth to urban areas by creating more economic opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Speaking at a recent event, Gadkari also highlighted the potential for diversifying agriculture towards energy production. He noted that 65% of India's workforce is engaged in farming, yet it accounts for only 14% of GDP, implying significant room for growth and development in this sector.

Gadkari further stressed the need for soil testing to boost productivity and called for a reduction in fossil fuel imports by increasing the production of bio-fuels and green hydrogen. He linked these initiatives to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of transforming India into the world's third-largest economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)