Achieve Quote by M. S. Swaminathan
“I was chairman of the steering committee for agriculture when we set up the target of 4% growth rate. I had written that if you want to achieve 4% growth rate in agriculture, you should have 8% growth in animal husbandry and fisheries and 8% in horticulture.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Agricultural Development Plan, India, 1990s
Achieving overall agricultural growth requires higher growth in sub‑sectors like livestock and horticulture.
In simple terms: Boost sub‑sectors to lift total growth.
Key Takeaway
Focus on high‑impact sub‑sectors.
Themes
agricultural policy
growth targets
sectoral balance
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government planning
- farmers
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
economic planning
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can sub‑sector growth be sustainably managed?
- What risks arise from over‑reliance on certain sectors?
A Different Perspective
Growth may be uneven if sub‑sectors lag.
