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India’s Agriculture GVA Rises from ₹20.94 lakh crore to ₹52.08 lakh crore
A PIB brief reports current data on India’s agriculture and allied sectors, including workforce dependence and changes in Gross Value Added (GVA). It lists quantified outputs and farmer-support measures through schemes such as Kisan Credit Card (KCC), PM-KISAN, and PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
Indian Agriculture and Allied Sectors:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Workforce livelihoods | India’s agriculture and allied sectors provide for livelihoods to approximately 46.1% of the workforce. |
| Gross Value Added (GVA) | Gross Value Added (GVA) in agriculture and allied sectors comprises ₹20.94 lakh crore in 2014-15 and an estimated ₹52.08 lakh crore in 2025-26. |
| Direct farmer support | Direct support to farmers comprises schemes such as Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana. |
| PM-KISAN | PM-KISAN provides for direct transfers of more than ₹4.47 lakh crore into farmers’ bank accounts. |
| PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | PM Fasal Bima Yojana provides for insured coverage for more than 92.46 crore farmer applications since the scheme’s launch in 2016-17. |
| Milk production | India’s milk production comprises nearly 25% of global output. |
| Poultry and meat production | India’s global ranking in poultry and meat production comprises 2nd in egg production and 4th in meat production. |