Economics

Agricultural diversification

In this Class 12 Economics topic from “Current Challenges Facing Indian Economy,” students learn how Indian agriculture can move beyond dependence on a few traditional crops and activities. The topic explains diversification toward high-value crops, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, poultry, food processing, and other rural enterprises. Students examine its role in increasing farm income, creating employment, reducing risk, improving nutrition, and supporting sustainable development, along with challenges such as infrastructure, markets, credit, storage, and technology.