- Price Factor: Growth in agricultural output does not always translate to proportionate income growth.
- Over-dependence on Agriculture: 43% of labor force in agriculture, contributing only 17% of GDP.
- Underemployment: Significant underemployment in agriculture.
- Low Rural Productivity: Unlike China, India’s rural entrepreneurship is not a major growth driver.
- Market Reforms: Lack of market reforms in agriculture sector.
- Disparity: Wide disparity between agriculture and non-agriculture sectors.
- Job Creation: Not enough well-paid jobs created for those migrating from agriculture.
- Sustainability of Support: Government-led support (MSP, subsidies) is not sustainable.