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Total Factor Productivity of Crop Sector in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India: Sustainability issues revisited

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  • Praduman kumar

    (Division of Agricultural Economics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012, India)

  • Anjani kumar

    (National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012, India)

  • Surabhi Mittal

    (Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, Core 6A, 4th Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003, India)

Abstract

The paper analyses the total factor productivity (TFP) of crop sector at the district/region levels and identifies the sources of TFP growth in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. The study concludes that TFP growth is decelerating and large areas under crops in a number of districts are showing clear signs of un-sustainability. Research, extension, education, infrastructure (roads, electrification, educational institutions, health facilities, banking, etc.) have been the major sources of TFP growth in the IGP. Preventing a fall in water table will enhance TFP.

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  • Praduman kumar & Anjani kumar & Surabhi Mittal, 2004. "Total Factor Productivity of Crop Sector in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India: Sustainability issues revisited," Indian Economic Review, Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics, vol. 39(1), pages 169-201, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:dse:indecr:v:39:y:2004:i:1:p:169-201
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    Keywords

    TFP; Indo-Gangetic Plain; Crop Sector; Sustainability; Policy Implications.;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q16 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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