The agriculture sector in India is witnessing many structural changes As per the estimates of NSSO w...........

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The agriculture sector in India is witnessing many structural changes. As per the estimates of NSSO, which of these presently contributes to most of the farmer’s income?

Non-farm employment

Cultivation

Livestock

Wages received

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Explanation:

The structural transformation is manifested in the farm incomes of the households. The decrease in share of crop sector in the total gross value added of the agriculture and allied sector has impacted the sources of incomes of the farm households. As can be seen from Figure 2 in 2002-03 the share of livestock in total farm incomes was just 4 per cent which increased to 13 per cent by 2012-13.

These structural changes necessitate re-orientation in policies towards this sector in terms of strengthening the agricultural value chain by focusing on allied activities like dairying and livestock development along with gender- specific interventions