BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS PROJECT REPORT ON
INDIAN AGRICULTURE: FACTORS AND PRODUCTION

Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
By: Group 5
Ekta Chhotaria – G012
Aadarsh Chaudhary – G014
Dhwani Mehta – G038
Jackin Mota – G041
Snehal Naik – G044
Devalla Phani Madhav –G50
Rahul Rao – G051
Suryansh Shrimal –G59

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai – 400056 August 2015

INDEX

Serial No. | Topic | Page No | 1 | Research problem | 3 | 2 | Abstract | 3 | 3 | Introduction | 4 | 4 | Literature Review | 4 | 5 | Research Design | 5 | 6 | Findings | 8 | 7 | Conclusion | 12 | 8 | Appendix | 12 |

RESEARCH PROBLEM

Reduce agricultural dependence on rainfall

ABSTRACT

Purpose:
To determine the effect of irrigation on agricultural productivity
Methodology:
Scatter diagram and the regression analysis
Findings:
This study quantifies the incremental benefits of major factor inputs inovertime variation of agricultural performance and agricultural productivity in India. The results of our model indicate that better irrigation facilities, normal rainfall helped to improve crop output in the country.
Social implications:
Knowing precisely what factors impact agricultural productivity and to what extent will help the government increase farm productivity, thus reducing farmer suicides.

INTRODUCTION

The Indian economy has undergone structural changes over time with the anticipated decline in the share of agriculture in the GDP. Despite a fall in its share from 55.1 per cent in 1950-51 to 17.0 per cent in 2008-09, the importance of agriculture has not diminished. It is the source of raw materials and provides.

Improving the production capacity of agriculture in developing countries is of paramount importance A variety of factors,