This paper presents a systemic framework to look at the prospects for sustainability of Indian agriculture. The framework is based on trends, indicators and assessment by experts spanning three domains which are the principal influences shaping the growth, efficiency and stability of...

The present study has estimated TFP of ten major crops grown in the Indian state of Karnataka and analysed its determinants. Growth accounting method of Tornqvist-Theil Index has been used for estimating TFP. The study has relied on Cost of Cultivation data published by the Ministry of...

Regional disparites along with food security have remained an issue of debate in Maharashtra ever since its inception as a State in 1960. Several studies have examined economic developmentas well as food security issues at the regional level, but there has been no systematic attempt made to...

This paper examines the nature and extent of farmers’ indebtedness in India using the unit record data from the 59th round of the NSSO, provides a comparative picture of the major Indian States and an in-depth analysis of Karnataka. In terms of access to credit, seen through the extent of...

This paper assesses the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture covering a cross section of crops, seasons and regions based on existing literature. The study notes that the impact of climate change will vary across crops, regions and climate change scenarios. The evidences indicate a...

Education per se does not necessarily enter into the production process to enhance the allocative and technical efficiency, but it is the application of education that enhances the process and lifts the production surface. This paper attempts to provide an empirical evidence obtained from the...