<h1>India's Agriculture Sector Grows 3.4% in 2020-21, Boosted by Reforms and Record Food Grain Production.</h1> India's agricultural sector demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving a growth rate of 3.4% in 2020-21. The sector's contribution to the national economy is significant, with agriculture and allied activities accounting for 17.8% of the Gross Value Added. Record food grain production reached 296.65 million tonnes in 2019-20. Agricultural exports were valued at Rs. 252,000 crores, with major destinations including the USA and Saudi Arabia. Recent reforms aim to benefit small and marginal farmers. Initiatives like the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana support the sector's growth and stability, alongside substantial credit flow and direct financial benefits under PM-KISAN.