Explanation:

India is primarily a rural country with almost 68.8 per cent of country's population and 72.4 per cent of labor force inhabits in rural areas (according to 2011 census). Rural economy comprises 46 per cent of national income. Regardless of the rise in urbanization, it is projected that more than half of India's population would still be rural by 2050. Consequenty,rural economy’s growth and development and its population form key to overall growth and inclusive development of our country.