Strategic Perspectives for Human Resource Requirements in Agriculture and Horticulture Sectors in India

This study regarding the strategic outlook for human resource needs in India’s agriculture and horticulture sectors for the next 20 years addresses the evolving economy’s competitive skill requirements. Supply projections were made considering factors like historical growth, seat availability, graduation delays, placement rates, replacement needs, adjusted stock, etc. Demand projections were made considering historical growth of the sector, attrition rate, vacancies, contractual employment, new job roles, etc.In 2020, the available stock of agriculture graduates was 301,295 against a demand of 414,592, and horticulture graduates were 34,300 against a demand of 119,635. By 2040, the supply-demand gap is expected to narrow to 8% for agriculture and 21% for horticulture. The study’s insights will help shape higher education, support evidence-based policy-making, and assist in implementing the National Education Policy 2020.