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Class-XII

                               Economics (Indian Economic Development )


                                                     CHAPTER-6


                                  Topic –Rural development  (Module-38)

                           HORTICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


               Short note

                Horticulture : -


               It refers to the science or art of cultivating fruits ,vegitables ,tuber
               crops , flowers ,medicinal and aromatic plants , spices and plantation

               crops .

                     Golden revolution

                     Great scope for women


               Information Technology:-Branch that helps in data analysis through

               ICT .


               Sustainable development: - Harnessing the present resource looking at
               the future / compromise for the future


               Organic farming :-  Form of agriculture that relies on crop rotation ,

               green manure, bio pest control process .


               Benefits :-


                   1)   To provide healthy food
                   2)   Economical farming

                   3)  Generate income
                   4) Source of employment

                   5) Safety of environment


               Challenges :-


                   1) Less popular

                   2) Lack of infrastructure and marketing facilities
                   3) Low yield

                   4) Shorter food life

                   5) Limited choice of crops
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