Significance of Legal Framework for Sustainable Agriculture in India

Out of three essentials of human life : Roti, Kapda aur Makaan, i.e. food, clothing and housing, first two are the produce  of agriculture. Classically housing was also based on agriculture products. Conventional items meant for education, i.e. paper, pencil, rubber, etc. are agriculture products. Agriculture in India is one of the rapidly growing sector, generating handsome revenue over the last few years. There is considerable growth of investment in agriculture sector that has lead the growth of the sector. Structured and strategic endeavour by the Government of India has produced satisfactory results and increased the investment in agriculture sector. Various schemes such as National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) introduced for the welfare of all stake holders of agriculture has made overall development of the sector. There have been significant awareness among farmers regarding all sorts of agriculture activities, be it weather condition, climatic impact, organic farming, irrigation as well as agriculture management. This paper aims to signify the importance of the law and policy that plays vital role in promotion and development of sustainable agriculture.