Agricultures Land Usage and growth rate
The biggest road block for Indian agricultures is its dependence on monsoon and low level of irrigation facilities. Only 60% of the land under cultivation is irrigated. For example:
Wheat – 22 ml.ha (88% of the total allocated for wheat)
Rice – 22.5 ml.ha (52%)
Sugarcane – 4.3 ml.hr (92%)
Cotton – 2.5 ml.hr (33%)
Annual Average agriculture growth rate:
8th five year plan – 4.5% (1992-1997)
9th five year plan – 2.2% (1997-2002)
10th five year plan – 1.5% (for first three years)
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