Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File) Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File)The state government is working on an economic model to bring down the dependence of people on agriculture for their sustenance by providing alternative modes of employment. At present, 50 per cent population is dependent on the agriculture sector in the state. It has become inevitable to explore avenues beyond the conventional agriculture practices to bridge the gap between dependence on agriculture sector and shrinking employment capability, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. He said, “At present, 50 per cent of the state population is dependent on income through the agriculture sector. But agriculture sector’s contribution to state gross domestic production (GSDP) is only ten per cent.” Therefore, corrective steps are needed, he said.

Source: Indian Express September 24, 2017 00:33 UTC