Sohrai: Art in Agriculture
Walls in Ranchi, the Capital City of Jharkhand, Adorned with Sohrai Source: Dr. Richa Singh India is predominantly an agrarian economy. In India, agriculture and the corresponding sectors provide the majority of employment. Agriculture continues to be the main source of income for 70% of rural households in the country, with 82% of farmers being small-scale or marginal producers. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) states that India is the world's top producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnuts, vegetables, fruit, and cotton. It also holds the top spot in the world rankings for milk, pulses, and jute. In addition, it ranks highly in the production of fish, poultry, cattle, spices, and plantation crops. In 2012, it had 190 million cattle, the second-largest population in the world. Having a broad landmass and a varied climate, it is seventh largest country globally by area. Due to differences in major crops and climate, harvest festivals ...