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One of the strong sectors of Indian economy. Around 58% population of india depends on agriculture. Average growth rate of agriculture and ailed sector in the year has been 4% per annum. India’s recent performance in agriculture has been favorable. With agricultural production growing over the past 30 years, India has stepped into the ranks of the top five countries in key agriculture products: wheat, rice, cattle, eggs, vegetables, and melons. It has become the world’s leading producer of milk and pulses. The private investment increased significant even while public investment was stagnant and the private sector has moved into agricultural research and extension services. Retail in food products is modernizing rapidly. Agriculture sector is changing the socio economic environment of the population due to liberalization and globalization. About 75% people are living in rural areas and are still dependent on agriculture about 43% of India geographical area is used for agriculture activity. Agriculture continues to play a major role in Indian economy. Agricultural development refers to efforts made to increase form production in order to meet the growing demand of increasing population. This can be achieved in many ways such as increased the cropped area, the number of crops grown , improving irrigation facilities use the facilities use a fertilizer and high yielding verities of seeds. Mechanization of agriculture in also another aim of agricultural development is to increase food security