How did the monsoons influence farmers in India?

Answer 1

• Indian agriculture fully depends upon the monsoon.the monsoon is a help to farmers sometimes by growing crop the need lots of rainfall

Significance

Indian Monsoon is the primary delivery mechanism for fresh water in the Indian subcontinent. As such it impacts the environment (and associated flora, fauna and ecosystems), agriculture, society, hydro-power production and geography of the subcontinent (like availability of fresh water in water bodies, underground water table) with all these factors cumulatively contributing towards the health of the economy of affected countries.

Geographical (Wettest Spots on Earth)Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, both in the Indian state of Meghalaya alternate to be the wettest places on Earth given the quantity of their rainfall.[36] There are other cities with similar claims but with 10,000mm of rain for each of these locations, Monsoon of Indian subcontinent is significant contributor towards the water supply of its area of influence. AgriculturalIndia, historically an agrarian economy primarily, has recently seen the services sector overtaking thefarm sector in terms of GDP contribution. However, even today agriculture sector contributes 17-20% of GDP[37] and is the largest employer in the country with about 60% of people dependent on it for employment and livelihood.[37] The land use pattern of India indicates that 49% of land is under agriculture in India, it is 55% if associated wetlands agriculture, dryland farming areas, etc. are included. Since over half of these farmlands are rain-fed, Monsoon is critical to the food sufficiency and quality of life for the country. Despite progress in alternative forms of irrigation, agricultural dependency on monsoon is far from insignificant, even today. Therefore, the agricultural calendar of India is governed by Monsoon. Any fluctuations in the time distribution, spatial distribution or quantity of the monsoon rains may lead to conditions of floods or droughts causing the agricultural sector to adversely suffer. This has a cascading effect on the secondary economic sectors, the overall economy, food inflation and therefore the overall quality and cost of living for the general population in India. EconomicThe economic significance of monsoon can be aptly summed up by Pranab Mukherjee's statement that monsoon is the real finance minister of India.[2][3] A good monsoon resulting in improved agricultural brings down prices of essential food commodities and reduces their imports overall reducing the food inflation.[37] Further improved rains result in increased hydroelectric production.[37]All these factors initiate positive ripple effects throughout the economy of India.[37] SocialD. Subbarao (Governor of Reserve Bank of India), during a quarterly review of the monetary policy, once highlighted that lives of Indians depends on the performance of Monsoon.[38] His own personal career prospects, emotional well being and the performance of his monetary policy were all a hostage to monsoon like it was for most Indians.[38] Additionally, farmers, rendered jobless due to failed Monsoon rains tend to migrate city-wards. This crowds the city slums and further aggravates the job, infrastructure and sustainability of city life.[39] Such is the magnitude of effect that monsoon casts on the lives of Indians. EnvironmentalThe Monsoon is the primary bearer of fresh water to bodies of water in the area. Thepeninsular/Deccan rivers of India are mostly rain-fed and non-perennial in nature depending primarily on the Monsoon for water supply.[40] Similarly most of the coastal rivers of Western India are rain-fed and Monsoon dependent.[40][41] As such, obviously the flora, fauna and the entire ecosystem of these areas are heavily dependent on the Monsoon. it has its positive and negative effects also..

Answer 2

• Indian agriculture fully depends upon the monsoon.the monsoon is a help to farmers sometimes by growing crop the need lots of rainfall

Significance

Indian Monsoon is the primary delivery mechanism for fresh water in the Indian subcontinent. As such it impacts the environment (and associated flora, fauna and ecosystems), agriculture, society, hydro-power production and geography of the subcontinent (like availability of fresh water in water bodies, underground water table) with all these factors cumulatively contributing towards the health of the economy of affected countries.

Geographical (Wettest Spots on Earth)Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, both in the Indian state of Meghalaya alternate to be the wettest places on Earth given the quantity of their rainfall.[36] There are other cities with similar claims but with 10,000mm of rain for each of these locations, Monsoon of Indian subcontinent is significant contributor towards the water supply of its area of influence. AgriculturalIndia, historically an agrarian economy primarily, has recently seen the services sector overtaking thefarm sector in terms of GDP contribution. However, even today agriculture sector contributes 17-20% of GDP[37] and is the largest employer in the country with about 60% of people dependent on it for employment and livelihood.[37] The land use pattern of India indicates that 49% of land is under agriculture in India, it is 55% if associated wetlands agriculture, dryland farming areas, etc. are included. Since over half of these farmlands are rain-fed, Monsoon is critical to the food sufficiency and quality of life for the country. Despite progress in alternative forms of irrigation, agricultural dependency on monsoon is far from insignificant, even today. Therefore, the agricultural calendar of India is governed by Monsoon. Any fluctuations in the time distribution, spatial distribution or quantity of the monsoon rains may lead to conditions of floods or droughts causing the agricultural sector to adversely suffer. This has a cascading effect on the secondary economic sectors, the overall economy, food inflation and therefore the overall quality and cost of living for the general population in India. EconomicThe economic significance of monsoon can be aptly summed up by Pranab Mukherjee's statement that monsoon is the real finance minister of India.[2][3] A good monsoon resulting in improved agricultural brings down prices of essential food commodities and reduces their imports overall reducing the food inflation.[37] Further improved rains result in increased hydroelectric production.[37]All these factors initiate positive ripple effects throughout the economy of India.[37] SocialD. Subbarao (Governor of Reserve Bank of India), during a quarterly review of the monetary policy, once highlighted that lives of Indians depends on the performance of Monsoon.[38] His own personal career prospects, emotional well being and the performance of his monetary policy were all a hostage to monsoon like it was for most Indians.[38] Additionally, farmers, rendered jobless due to failed Monsoon rains tend to migrate city-wards. This crowds the city slums and further aggravates the job, infrastructure and sustainability of city life.[39] Such is the magnitude of effect that monsoon casts on the lives of Indians. EnvironmentalThe Monsoon is the primary bearer of fresh water to bodies of water in the area. Thepeninsular/Deccan rivers of India are mostly rain-fed and non-perennial in nature depending primarily on the Monsoon for water supply.[40] Similarly most of the coastal rivers of Western India are rain-fed and Monsoon dependent.[40][41] As such, obviously the flora, fauna and the entire ecosystem of these areas are heavily dependent on the Monsoon. it has its positive and negative effects also..