An Analysis of Intensity of Cropping in North-Western India

Abstract

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. India has witnessed remarkable growth in agriculture production with some negative impacts. The agricultural land is limited but population is growing rapidly, which demand more food. To feed the growing population, boosting the intensity of cropping is urgency. The present research paper deals with the levels of cropping intensity in North Western India at district level from 1980 to 2011. The present study shows that most part of Punjab and Haryana had higher level of cropping intensity because of developed infrastructural facilities. On other hand western part of Rajasthan along with arid parts of Punjab and Haryana had lower level of cropping intensity due to adverse environment and poor infrastructure. To enhance the cropping intensity, it is necessary to give adequate attention towards the infrastructural facilities