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"some economists believe that the economic reforms have adversely affected the agriculture sector in India". do you agree with the given statement? justify your answer with valid reason.

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Yes, I agree with the statement. Economic reforms did not benefit the agriculture and the agricultural growth rate has been decelerating.

(i) Public investment in agriculture sector has been reduced in the reform period due to which irrigation, power, roads, market linkages and agricultural research have suffered.

(ii) Further, the removal of fertiliser subsidy has led to increase in the cost of production which has severely affected the small and marginal farmers.



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