Agriculture provides raw materials to industries, while industries supply machinery, fertilizers and technology. Both sectors depend on each other, supporting income generation, employment and balanced economic growth, forming the twin pillars of India’s development.
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Agriculture and industries are interdependent sectors that together drive a country’s economic progress. Agriculture provides raw materials like cotton, sugarcane and jute to industries, while industries supply machinery, tools, fertilizers and pesticides to improve agricultural productivity. Agro-based industries such as textile, sugar and food processing depend directly on agricultural output. At the same time, industrial growth increases rural incomes, creating a market for industrial goods like vehicles and consumer items. Transport, banking and storage services link both sectors effectively. This mutual support ensures balanced economic development, prevents rural-urban disparity and sustains national growth. Therefore, the prosperity of industries depends on agricultural success and vice versa, making them complementary pillars of the economy.