The declining share of agriculture in the gross domestic product (G.D.P.) is a matter of serious concern in India.
Five reasons to support this statement are as follows :
(i) Indian farmers are facing challenge from international competition.
(ii) Government is reducing investment in agricultural sectors, especially the irrigation sector.
(iii) Subsidy on fertilizers has decreased, leading to a rise in cost of production.
(iv) Reduction of import duties on agricultural products.
(v) Farmers are withdrawing their investments from agriculture causing a downfall in the employment in agriculture.