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Investment and Returns in Indian Agricultural Research: A Theoretical Investigation

N Kiruthika

The nation is striving to find ways and means to keep its burgeoning population adequately fed. On the one hand it is facing the problem of declining productivity and on the other, challenges posed by liberalization. In such a scenario, leveraging the available natural resources and existing infrastructure is the only way to make the ends meet. Management of the already built infrastructure in harmony with natural systems is the clarion call of the day. Knowledge of the extent of existing infrastructure and natural resources is one of the most basic pre-requisites to utilize them effectively and in a sustainable manner. Through agricultural research and development welfare improvement has been realized. This paper highlights the research, confronts faced and the benefits that was taken place in Indian agriculture.