अनुवाद अभ्‍यास-माला /Translation Excercise Series – 52

Agriculture in India has been the biggest employer with about 50% of the population being directly or indirectly involved with it. Farmers form the backbone of Indian economy and their progress is considered vital in sustainable economic development of the country. The emotional bonding with the land, numerous activities and festivals associated with seasons has been the permanent feature of Indian hinterland for not only centuries but millennia. But with advent of globalization and Indian markets undergoing a massive change, these connections are slowly breaking down. With profiteering and market competitions becoming the norm of every sector, the agriculture sector which is mired with numerous uncertainties is bearing the brunt. This has caused numerous socio-economic problems in recent times and if not addressed has the potential to disrupt the lives of people in years to come.