Explain the causes behind decreasing the contribution of agricultural

1.	Explain the causes behind decreasing the contribution of agricultural sector in GDP
Answer» (i)\xa0Indian farmers are facing challenge from international competition.\xa0(ii)\xa0Government is reducing investment in agricultural sector, especially irrigation sector.\xa0(iii)\xa0Subsidy in fertilizers has decreased, leading to a rise in cost of production.\xa0(iv)\xa0Reduction in import duties on agricultural products.\xa0(v)\xa0Farmers are withdrawing their investment from agriculture causing a downfall in the employment in agriculture.

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