Futuristic Trends in Agricultural Sector in India: A Multidisciplinary Approach

The present book dwells on different pertinent issues and challenges related to agricultural practices in present times. In India, about 55 percent of its total population depends on agriculture and various allied activities as a means of livelihood. Given the significant role of agriculture in India, the book, through its content, seeks to highlight the existing trends and explore the outcomes and possibilities in the agricultural sector within the framework of a multidisciplinary approach. The chapter on the exploration of the multifaceted role of bamboo in North East India highlights its economic, cultural, and culinary significance in promoting sustainable agricultural practices in India. It further elucidates the approaches adopted by the Government of India to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Another section of the book highlights the web content of library websites of some selected agricultural university libraries in India, which is crucial to the dissemination of knowledge and information on different subject matters of agriculture. The chapter on Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture - Challenges and Government Initiatives shows how the use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture can help in the early detection of various plant diseases. It further delves into the challenges that arise from the use of Artificial Intelligence. In Constraints and Prospects of Agriculture in Assam, the constraints hindering the development process of the agriculture sector in Assam are discussed, and the various suggestive measures to resolve the problems faced by the agriculture sector are also highlighted. Another segment of the book discusses how promoting financial inclusion among farmers is a necessity to ensure food security and the sustainable development of agriculture.