EXPORT OF IMPORTANT FRUIT CROPS OF MAHARASHTRA Volume-I

Agriculture forms the backbone of the Indian economy and despite; concerted towards industrialisation for about five decades agriculture still continues to occupy a place of pride. Being the largest industry in the country, agriculture is a source of livelihood for 67.8 per cent of the population in the country. In India, it is not only the main source of livelihood but also an art, tradition and the common way of life. It provides food, raw materials and employment opportunities to a very large portion of the population. Through exporting agricultural commodities, India earns valuable foreign exchange which can be used for importing capital, technical know-how etc.