Natural Disasters And Politics

The moment we think of the most affected victims of natural disasters and people who need revolutionary developments supported by politicians: the name flashes in our brain is farmers. 'Farmers are backbone of India' , this phrase remains standard truth of India irrespective of industrial revolution, IT development and burgeoning emergence of multinational companies. According to economics, farming comes under primary sector. Do you ever wonder why farming is a dominant labour sector in India timelessly? Agriculture provide source of livelihood for about 58 per cent of India’s population.Theprimary sector constitutes around 50% of work force and 12% GDP ofIndia.

The important aspects of primary sector are :

• provides employment to around 50% of our population

• primary sector has a large share in the Indian national Income

• provides basic necessities of our life

• provides raw materials to the secondary sector(Industrie