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Predicts positive outlook for Indian economy; calls agriculture ‘sector of the future’
The government had said in last year’s Economic Survey that an average of 7.85 million non-farm jobs would need to be created annually by 2030 to productively engage the growing working population
Health expenditure now accounts for 3.8% of GDP, government schemes like AB-PMJAY slash out-of-pocket expenses while infrastructure investments rise
Tomato and onion prices specifically have been drivers of food inflation, and consequently headline inflation in recent months
Survey details various sector-specific approaches and initiatives taken for adaptation to the impacts of climate change
Diversifying into pulses, oilseeds and high-yield crops could lift farm incomes, reduce import dependence
Rural and poor families have benefited most from government’s social welfare schemes, says Survey
Policymakers must foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to ensure equitable distribution of AI’s benefits
Survey stated that crop diversification and boosting allied activities related to fisheries, livestock and agroforestry can help mitigate challenges and risks posed by climate variability