(i) The Indian government is going ahead with reduction in the public investment in the agriculture sector particularly in irrigation, power, rural roads, market and mechanisation. (ii) Subsidy on fertilisers is decreased leading to increase in the cost of production. (iii) Reduction in import duties on agricultural products have proved detrimental to agriculture in the country. (iv) Farmers are withdrawing their investment from agriculture causing a downfall in the employment in agriculture.