Indian Agriculture: Transformation of the Agriculture Sector During and Post COVID-19

Indian Agriculture: Transformation of the Agriculture Sector During and Post COVID-19

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, employing a significant portion of the country’s workforce and contributing significantly to the GDP. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the agricultural sector in India, disrupting supply chains, affecting market prices, and posing significant challenges to farmers. However, the pandemic has also brought new opportunities for the sector to transform and adapt to the changing landscape. This research paper will examine the transformation of Indian agriculture during and post-COVID-19. First, technology implementation in Indian agriculture will be discussed, examining its ability to support growth and cope with adverse situations. Second, the farmer’s protest (2020-2021) and its impact on the development of Indian agriculture will be explored. Finally, it will examine the effects of COVID-19 on food security and dietary diversity in India.

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Many writers note that The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major transformations in Indian agriculture. For instance, it has improved the implementation of technology in Indian agriculture. According to Kumar, the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for innovation in the agri-tech sector in India. The author concludes that agri-tech companies have been able to create need-fulfilling tech products and services, resulting in evolutionary opportunities for suddenly open-to-tech Indian farmers since agri-networking platforms have increased by 30%(Para 2). Secondly, the authors argue that the 2020-2021 Indian farmers’ protests have also contributed immensely to the transformation of Indian agriculture. According to Lerche, the movement has a broad support base and aims to combat the threat that the farm laws and oppressive Hindu fundamentalist government pose to all social groups.