Technology aided by matching policy and institutional support propelled the productivity- led growth in crop, animal, fish and horticulture production in India during the post-independence period. Agricultural growth trend achieved until now outpaced population growth and ensured food self-sufficiency. The Green, White, Blue and Yellow revolutions bear testimony to the success of the strategies pursued in the past. For accelerating income growth, alleviating poverty and enhancing nutrition security, agriculture sector has to move on to a higher growth trajectory in the coming decades. Ongoing domestic market and trade related reforms underlines the need for ensuring efficiency, equity and sustainability while planning for future agricultural development strategy
