<h1>India's Agriculture Share in GDP Drops from 47.6% to 14.4% Over Five Decades, Government Initiates New Schemes.</h1> The share of agriculture and allied sectors in India's GDP has significantly declined from 47.6% in 1960-61 to 14.4% in 2010-11, based on 2004-05 prices. This decrease is attributed to structural changes in the economy and the emergence of new employment opportunities in other sectors. In response, the government has initiated various schemes to boost investment in agriculture and enhance its contribution to the economy. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.