Neglect of Rural Infrastructure Leads to Inefficient Agricultural Production.
The article analyzed how money is spent on farming and rural areas in India. It found that not enough money is going to improve agriculture and rural development, leading to inefficiencies. In 2017-18, more money was allocated to these sectors, focusing on things like irrigation and better markets. The article suggests that more funds should go to high-value agriculture and improving rural infrastructure to increase productivity. Programs like MGNREGA and improving land records are important for rural development. Even though agriculture is growing, many farmers are not making enough money, especially tenant farmers. To help farmers, the article recommends investing in public infrastructure like community wells to reduce farming costs.