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It is a well-known fact that India’s agriculture sector is not just the country’s oldest economic engine, but also the heartbeat of rural life. It is the invisible thread that connects farm to fork across millions of homes. Early morning, in any Indian village you will see fields alive with wheat, paddy, pulses, and vegetables, with farmers tending to their crops. Indian villages are often portrayed in movies and books but it’s important to remember that beyond these lush images, it is agriculture that quietly powers India’s economy in a myriad of ways. In current times, approximately 60% of Indians are employed in the agricultural sector. This means that every grain of rice or piece of fruit at a city supermarket is the result of the collective work of families across the countryside. Those who believe farming to be an old-fashioned pursuit, will be surprised to learn that India’s green-and-gold…