Shankranthi
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I agree to your points, but isn't that the bigger problem? The farming sector has been historically represented by the lower segment of the society, hence India has always been the last one to adopt any modern farming techniques. I bet in 60% or more of the land, hardly any improvement has been seen over the past 100 years. And India has the lowest productivity per area.
If you compare that with countries with Israel, where educated masses are being drawn into agriculture, supported by modern farming techniques, you see a very contrasting picture.
The Last time irrigation canals was built in India, it was during the rule of the Hindu Kings. The last being the Cholas in 12th century.
Then for the next 800 years under the Isamic invasion and rule there are ZERO records of any irrigation projects though Agriculture was the major economic activity.
The next phase in irrigation was during the British rule when they forced Indians to grow Opium, Indigo and Tea to export to China and England. They increased irrigated land by 800% (Though in real terms this was insignificant) but resulted in massive Famine. After the famine majority of all the irrigation work was done in current day pakistan and Bangladesh.
This is our true legacy. A Thousand years of ignoring agriculture. This cannot be washed away or changed in a few years. It requires DECADES of dedicated planning and effort.
First provide simple water, then we can talk about "modern farming techniques".
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