Agriculture Recovery

Why is it in news?
  • According to Finance Ministry, the worst seems to be over and the agriculture sector will provide a cushion for the coronavirus-hit economy.
More from the Ministry:
  • India is well on the path of recovery from a trough in April, supported by proactive government and central bank policies.
  • Agriculture contributes about 15% of total gross value added.
  • With the forecast of a normal monsoon, agriculture is set to cushion the shock of COVID pandemic on the Indian economy in 2020-21.
Risks remain:
  • Risks on account of rising COVID-19 cases and intermittent State lockdowns remains.




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 5th Aug 2020